Politics The need for cruise control An environmentalist explains why better federal regulations are needed to police polluters among the world's fleet of cruise ships: State and local authorities can only do so much. Over six months... by Fred Felleman / May 13, 2008
Opinion To whale watch, we all must make sacrifices The only way to save orcas in the Salish Sea is through bold action, including by the governor and Legislature. by Fred Felleman / November 15, 2018
Environment BP greenwashes as climate dangers grow From the start, BP has underestimated the spill and failed in its responsibilities to deal with the Gulf catastrophe. by Fred Felleman / May 12, 2013
Environment Exporting Pollutants: No way to reduce a carbon footprint Puget Sound's orca population is at its lowest level in 12 years. by Stephan Michaels & Fred Felleman / July 29, 2013
Environment Guest Opinion: Dirty fuel exports darken NW's Earth Day A refinery on Fidalgo Island near Anacortes (2008). by Fred Felleman / March 30, 2015
Investigations 'The whole thing is broken': Temp staffing costs strain WA hospitals Amid a retention crisis, rural hospitals turned to pricey travel-nurse agencies with little oversight or transparency. Now they need a way forward. by Joy Borkholder / January 13, 2023
News Kirkland hospital uses COVID aid to trigger $1.9M in admin bonuses In a legal gray area, EvergreenHealth commissioners approved including pandemic relief funds in the hospital's financial performance. by Joy Borkholder / November 22, 2022
News WA wants to secure housing for youth exiting state care The state has renewed efforts to keep kids released from foster care and detention centers from becoming homeless. by Joy Borkholder Youth Today / August 22, 2022
News Pandemic relief funds may mask budget crises at rural WA hospitals Federal recovery dollars 'saved' some critical access hospitals — but many small facilities still struggle with staffing and rising costs. by Joy Borkholder / July 6, 2022