Environment What we learned this year about human waste and Puget Sound The waste that 4.5 million Seattle-area people flush affects shellfish, wastewater regulations and more. by Hannah Weinberger / December 29, 2021
Environment Fixing septic systems is key to protecting Puget Sound shellfish Keeping shellfish safe to eat will get harder without increasing repair and inspection of septic systems that can contaminate shellfish beds. by Hannah Weinberger / December 3, 2021
Environment WA fish researchers use tiny sensors and other tech to save salmon Ecologists are piloting a technology that is expected to help restore waterways like the Green River to eventually produce more fish. by Hannah Weinberger / October 29, 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 The PNW is a leader on forage fish management — but it needs better data A U.S. Senate bill highlights West Coast progressiveness in managing fisheries, but even our region is a long way off from really knowing what’s out there. by Hannah Weinberger / May 17, 2021
Culture Two Northwest explorers helped us understand the Earth's poles A pair of recent books shed light on the lives of James Cook and Charles Wilkes. Both helped unlock secrets of the world and its climate. by Knute Berger / March 4, 2021
Environment Why Salish Sea researchers are targeting superbugs in marine mammals Harbor seals and porpoises in the Salish Sea experience antibiotic-resistant bacteria differently, pointing to worrying implications for orcas. by Hannah Weinberger / March 3, 2021
Environment New book explores how we shape Puget Sound — and how it shapes us In ‘Homewaters,’ author David Williams looks at how humans have shaped the natural environment of Puget Sound, often at the environment’s expense. by Hannah Weinberger / February 1, 2021 / Updated at 3p.m. on February 1, 2020
Crosscut Now Sept. 29, 2020 - WA Has a New Marine Wildlife Hospital For years, marine mammal responders have operated without easy access to a crucial facility. But in September, that changes. September 30, 2020
Opinion We lose more than salmon and orcas to the Snake River dams A member of the Makah tribe writes that losing salmon is akin to losing her identity. by Patsy Doherty / September 23, 2020
Environment Washington state is getting a new marine wildlife hospital For years, marine mammal responders have operated without easy access to a crucial facility. But in September, that changes. by Hannah Weinberger / September 15, 2020 / Updated at 3:51 p.m. on September 15, 2020
Environment Here’s what pregnant orcas are up against in Puget Sound Tahlequah’s baby bump has whale watchers excited. But is it too soon to celebrate? by Hannah Weinberger / August 28, 2020
Environment You could be the citizen scientist the world needs right now From bird counts to COVID-19 testing, you can help researchers collect critical data from home. by Hannah Weinberger / May 18, 2020 / Updated at 9:48 a.m. May 18, 2020
Environment Seattle’s vanishing piers leave a vibrant fishing community reeling The Elliott Bay Fishing Pier was a diverse hub where locals connected with surrounding nature. Will it ever come back? by Maria Dolan / May 11, 2020
Opinion Washington should join West Coast in banning harmful hobby mining Suction dredge mining hurts salmon and orcas. It's past time to regulate it. by Sophia Ressler / February 4, 2020
