Environment Podcast | Past the dams, tribes help the Columbia River roll on Few rivers define a region like the Columbia, where tribal scientists are making headway in bringing back its most important species: salmon. by Ted Alvarez / February 2, 2021
Environment Podcast | Protecting orcas and their songs from noxious noise Oceanographer Scott Veirs shows us how to listen for whales in Puget Sound, identify their signature sounds and maybe help save them. by Ted Alvarez / January 26, 2021
Inside Crosscut An adventure through the sounds of Washington’s wildest places Quiet forests, singing volcanoes and talking orcas: Our new podcast offers escapes into the PNW’s natural world. by Ted Alvarez / January 26, 2021
Environment Podcast | Tracking the wildlife in Washington cities and suburbs During the pandemic, more people are spotting animals slinking around the neighborhood. by Ted Alvarez / January 19, 2021
Environment Podcast | The assault on Olympic National Park’s square inch of silence In 2005, Gordon Hempton made a single spot within the Hoh Rain Forest famous for its serenity. But now it’s noisier than ever. by Ted Alvarez / January 12, 2021
Environment Podcast | Protecting shrub-steppe, WA’s most overlooked ecosystem The big beige blur in the middle of the state may seem boring, but it is essential to the survival of grouse, orcas and people. by Ted Alvarez / February 9, 2021
Politics 2020 election could affect major WA bridge, road projects Voters may not be thinking about infrastructure when they fill out their ballots, but the election will determine how many federal dollars come to Washington. by Gregory Scruggs / October 20, 2020
Environment Podcast | How Mount Rainier will tell us when it’s going to blow By listening closely, scientists can tell us when to worry — but these mountain songs are more than just warning signs. by Ted Alvarez / January 5, 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 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