Environment In a rapidly changing landscape, a Mount Rainier icon gets a new life The renovation of the Paradise Inn’s 1920 wing and its Snowbridge, which connects to the main lodge, demonstrates the preservation challenges in this dynamic environment. by Knute Berger / May 27, 2019
Opinion This 93-year-old Republican can still hike into the wilderness he helped preserve Former Gov. Dan Evans is still championing the environment and inspiring some within his party. by Knute Berger / May 21, 2019
Environment WA officials, feds have a plan to save forests and salmon The plan seeks to fight against wildfires and threats to forest health, as well as increase protections for struggling salmon and orcas. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / May 10, 2019
Environment WA's volcano warning system gets a boost Cascades Volcano Observatory needs to build more monitoring stations — and as much as $55 million in federal dollars could go a long way. by John Stang / March 15, 2019
Environment WA makes it easier for rural towns and tribes to build parks The state's new sliding-scale approach to funding parks and recreation makes new improvements attainable for underserved communities. by Manola Secaira / March 14, 2019
Growth Magnolia's 13-year fight over affordable housing nears a truce Seattle plans to redevelop Fort Lawton with 238 units of affordable housing and 21 acres of park space. by Josh Cohen / March 6, 2019
Environment ‘Nature doesn’t wait for politics’: A furloughed biologist’s shutdown worries NPS scientist Dr. Jason Ransom explains why lost data and mental health concerns top his list of national park woes. by Hannah Weinberger / January 18, 2019
Environment Best of 2018: Our favorite mountains are under siege. Blame your selfie. The Pacific Northwest's Enchantments have gone viral. Will that save them or destroy them? by Ted Alvarez / January 1, 2019
Opinion Wrecking balls in Seattle and climate catastrophe in the Salish Sea Crosscut’s annual Heritage Turkeys of the Year — from Aberdeen to Seattle to the sea. by Knute Berger / December 27, 2018
Politics Dodging development pressure, Issaquah expands Cougar Mountain The $11 million, 46-acre privately-owned parcel was slated to be developed with 57 homes. by Josh Cohen / December 18, 2018
Environment A year after Oregon’s Eagle Creek fire, see how much has changed In this 360 video, see how the Eagle Creek Fire changed the forest and its popular hiking trails. by Cassandra Profita EarthFix/OPB / September 10, 2018
Environment Our favorite mountains are under siege. Blame your selfie. The Pacific Northwest's Enchantments have gone viral. Will that save them or destroy them? by Ted Alvarez / August 31, 2018
Environment Recycling Washington’s ghost ships could turn trash into treasure When a ship owner's dreams die, the vessel may end up as a pollution source. DNR want to to spur cleanups and rural jobs. by Knute Berger / August 27, 2018
Opinion Coastal drilling protesters to Trump: Take a hike Upcoming protests on Washington's coast have roots in a similar trip by a U.S. Supreme Court justice committed to protecting the environment. by Adam M. Sowards / August 13, 2018
Culture Saying goodbye to the godfather of Gas Works Park Richard Haag, a leader in the fight against unchecked urban development, has died. by Knute Berger / August 7, 2018
