Environment Apocalypse: Now What? Skills for a never-ending pandemic A reader asks: What kind of survival skills are most useful in a pandemic? by Ted Alvarez / August 27, 2020
Environment After 100 years, wolverines are back at Mount Rainier Biologists are ‘cautiously optimistic’ about the future of these tenacious mammals south of I-90. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / August 26, 2020
Environment Rural Washington neighbors fight wildfires in ‘no man’s land’ Ranchers in remote Douglas county retrofitted a brush truck to take firefighting into their own hands. But they still need more help. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / August 24, 2020
Environment UW research shows racism and redlining hurt local wildlife, too A team of researchers led by UW scientists exposes how systemic racism physically alters ecosystems for the worse. by Hannah Weinberger / August 20, 2020
Environment Apocalypse: Now What? Runners, masks and virus risk A reader asks: Why don’t more runners and cyclists wear masks? Should they? by Ted Alvarez / August 20, 2020
Environment Apocalypse: Now What? How to give Washington a helping hand A reader says: I’m doing well in the pandemic. How can I help others? by Ted Alvarez / August 13, 2020
Environment Coronavirus cuts off a Washington border town from two countries Point Roberts residents used to cross through Canadian land daily. When the pandemic caused the border to close, they found themselves stranded. by Jane C. Hu High Country News / August 11, 2020
Environment Olympic goats take final flight to their new Cascade home Not even a pandemic can stop scientists' multiyear quest to move invasive Olympic mountain goats by helicopter to their native Cascades. by Hannah Weinberger / August 7, 2020 / Updated at 9:40a.m. on August 10, 2020
Opinion John Muir: The godfather of Seattle’s spiritual life — and a racist The father of national parks profoundly influenced my country, my city, and me. by Knute Berger / August 6, 2020
Environment Apocalypse: Now What? Pandemic fatigue and the future A reader asks: How do I cope with *all of this* as the pandemic continues? by Ted Alvarez / August 6, 2020
News Gov. Inslee extends utility shutoff moratorium to Oct. 15 Facing pressure from environmental justice groups, the governor prohibits utilities from cutting off residential water, power and phone service. by Mandy Godwin / August 5, 2020
Environment Welcome to Klickitat Canyon, Washington’s newest conservation area The rugged cliffs, grasslands and forests abutting Washington's longest wild river are now protected havens for salmon, goats and bears. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / August 3, 2020
Environment Scam or sabotage? Mystery seeds in the mail confound Washington Officials in at least 27 states are warning residents not to plant unsolicited seed packets from China and other countries. by Hannah Weinberger / July 31, 2020
Environment Apocalypse: Now What? Why doesn’t WA have tighter travel restrictions? Other states have travel restrictions for out-of-state travelers. A reader asks: Why not Washington? by Ted Alvarez / July 30, 2020
Environment COVID-19 and wildfire smoke are a deadly combo for Seattle With smoke shelters shuttered, public health officials worry thousands could suffer from unhealthy air. by Jane C. Hu High Country News / July 29, 2020