Environment Washington wineries considering dramatic changes for climate change Warmer summers — and winters — force Washington vintners to reconsider their crops. by John Stang / October 14, 2021
Opinion We’re living in the age of the megafire We have a long history of wildfire in the PNW. But megafires are a new thing entirely. by Knute Berger / October 13, 2021
Environment Hop growers balance demands of craft beers with climate concerns As breweries work toward carbon neutral beers and facilities, hop industry looks to align with that commitment. by Mai Hoang / October 13, 2021
Opinion The case for long-term protection of Washington forests The state Legislature should secure our legacy and future by providing 20-year funding to restore forest health. by Bill Bryant / October 13, 2021
Environment Climate change forces WA apple cider industry to adjust The future of the business may depend on how apple growers and cider-makers start adapting now to conditions they can’t anticipate. by Hannah Weinberger / October 12, 2021
Environment Disaster preparedness takes center stage for Seattle volunteer group ‘When the earth shakes, your neighbor is going to be your first responder.’ by Hannah Weinberger / October 8, 2021
Environment The West’s housing crisis pushes unhoused families to live in forests They live nomadic lifestyles, setting up tents and amenities on public lands far from populated areas. by Sarah Tory High Country News / October 7, 2021
Environment Rare beluga whale sighting in Puget Sound stirs excitement — and concern Marine mammal conservation groups are working to get a health assessment of the whale, which was identified from a video taken Sunday. by Hannah Weinberger / October 7, 2021
Environment Podcast | Why the ancient stories of Mount Rainier matter now Peter Rainier never set foot on this continent. Some tribal members suggest giving a more fitting name for Washington’s tallest peak. by Ted Alvarez & Sara Bernard / October 6, 2021
Environment In Vancouver’s quest to be the ‘greenest city,’ a cautionary tale Ten years after its leaders embarked on this effort, the Canadian city still has a long way to go. by Shannon Osaka Grist / October 4, 2021
Environment Podcast | What animals can tell us about humanity Science journalist Michelle Nijhuis and philosopher Peter Singer discuss the complex relationship between people and the other creatures they rely on. by Mark Baumgarten & Hannah Weinberger / October 1, 2021
Environment Podcast | A reluctant birder dabbles in an exploding pandemic pastime Ted Alvarez thinks birding is boring. But with so much interest in it now, he decides to investigate. by Ted Alvarez & Sara Bernard / September 29, 2021
Environment Even in the greenest places, phasing out natural gas isn’t easy A task force in Bellingham encountered reluctance over a proposal that required new buildings to use electricity over natural gas. by Ysabelle Kempe Grist / September 24, 2021
Environment Podcast | Hunting for one of Washington’s rarest flowers Professor Steven Clark is on an ongoing quest to find a rare daisy that helps us understand the intricacies of evolution. by Ted Alvarez & Sara Bernard / September 22, 2021
Culture In Seattle, public health resisters have always pushed back From sewage to milk to vaccinations, naysayers have always obstructed mandates and measures. by Knute Berger / September 21, 2021