The Nosh: Meet the dogs trained to sniff out Washington truffles Rachel Belle joins Truffle Dog Company to forage for the coveted delicacies in the Snohomish County woods. by Rachel Belle & Brianna Dorn / April 29, 2024
The Nosh with Rachel Belle Meet the dogs trained to sniff out Washington truffles Rachel Belle joins Truffle Dog Company to forage for the coveted delicacies in the Snohomish County woods. April 29, 2024
Environment Human Elements: How megafires threaten the endangered Canada lynx Home Range Wildlife Research studies how scorched landscape and changes to habitat in Okanogan County imperil the species’ survival. by Sarah Hoffman / February 19, 2024
Human Elements How megafires threaten the endangered Canada lynx Home Range Wildlife Research studies how scorched landscape and changes to habitat in Okanogan County imperil the species’ survival. February 19, 2024
Mossback's Northwest The woman behind the Pacific Crest Trail A teacher from Bellingham helped preserve the PCT and the Federation Forest state park that otherwise would have fallen to the axe. November 10, 2023
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: The woman behind the Pacific Crest Trail A teacher from Bellingham helped preserve the PCT and the Federation Forest state park that otherwise would have fallen to the axe. by Knute Berger / November 10, 2023
Investigations The effort to save SeaTac’s biggest forest amid airport expansion Community pressure and federal legislation could help protect a hard-won South King County park from long-term development. by Hannah Weinberger / September 28, 2023
Environment Inside the tumultuous debate behind Seattle’s tree ordinance The debate over more density or more tree canopy got personal as developers clashed with the city’s Urban Forestry Commission. by Eric Scigliano / September 1, 2023 / Updated at 9:40 a.m. on Sept. 3
Environment Seattle City Council passes new tree ordinance The law regulating trees on private property hadn't been touched in over a decade. But advocates wonder: Is the new one closer to meeting climate needs? by Hannah Weinberger / May 23, 2023 / Updated at 5:07 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: After clearing forests, settlers were stumped The remains of felled trees could be a nuisance — or a dream home. by Knute Berger / April 28, 2023
Mossback's Northwest After clearing forests, settlers were stumped The remains of felled trees could be a nuisance — or a dream home. April 28, 2023
Environment Washington launches new statewide tree-equity collaboration The DNR is partnering with the nonprofit American Forests to bridge gaps in access to the lifesaving benefits of trees. by Hannah Weinberger / April 13, 2023
Environment You might be responsible for a Seattle street tree and not know it Don’t panic. Here’s some advice to help the city’s roadside trees stay alive in a changing climate. by Hannah Weinberger / April 12, 2023
Environment Seattle has a Green Lake-sized hole in its tree canopy, study shows The city is aiming for 30% coverage by 2037, but tree growth is trending in the wrong direction. by Hannah Weinberger / March 2, 2023