Environment Human Elements: What's black and white and helps lupines grow? Meet the dairy cows — and farmers — who are stewards of the rare flower outside Chehalis, Washington. by Sarah Hoffman / March 31, 2023
Environment Amid controversy, Seattle Audubon changes its name At odds with the national society’s decision to keep its contested name, the local birding group is rebranding to support inclusivity. by Hannah Weinberger / March 29, 2023
Human Elements The Hatcher A 30-year quest to save a Washington native freshwater turtle. March 24, 2023
Environment Human Elements: Saving a Washington native freshwater turtle In Seattle, Woodland Park zookeeper Bill McDowell cares for the eggs of the endangered Western pond turtle before they are released into the wild. by Sarah Hoffman / March 24, 2023 / Updated at 2:53pm
Environment Human Elements: Dog detectives are helping endangered butterflies On the Oregon coast, Rogue Detection Teams recruit four-legged friends to sniff out silverspot larvae. by Sarah Hoffman / March 17, 2023
Human Elements The Bat Advocate Bats Northwest's Niki Desautels brings the public face to face with bats. March 10, 2023
Environment Human Elements: Going to bat for a misunderstood mammal Bats Northwest educator Niki Desautels wants to correct the nocturnal animal's spooky stereotype. by Sarah Hoffman / March 10, 2023
Environment Human Elements: Reviving Indigenous methods of habitat restoration The Guardian Watchmen, a group of Wei Wai Kum First Nations citizens, use traditional methods to protect Vancouver Island's fragile ecosystems. by Sarah Hoffman / March 3, 2023
Human Elements The Range Rider Range rider Daniel Curry is a wolf- and cow-protecting cowboy. February 24, 2023
Environment Human Elements: A lone ranger rides for the wolves in rural WA Daniel Curry spends his days on horseback studying wolves’ migration patterns and deterring them from encroaching on the human landscape. by Sarah Hoffman / February 24, 2023
Environment Human Elements: Glass creations inspired by PNW marine life Based on Lopez Island, artist and environmentalist Raven Skyriver breathes endangered Salish Sea animals into fragile glass. by Sarah Hoffman / February 17, 2023
Human Elements The Glassblower Lifelike creations celebrate endangered PNW marine animals. February 17, 2023
Environment Oh deer: Thriving herds are overcrowding the San Juan Islands The Columbian black-tail deer has become a habitat threat, creating ideal conditions for invasive plants and forest fires. by Brian Payton Hakai Magazine / February 16, 2023
Environment Human Elements: Vancouver Island marmots return to the wild With only 358 of the endangered animals left, the Marmot Recovery Foundation is working to release captive marmots in mountain burrows. by Sarah Hoffman / February 10, 2023