How wildfires in the American West hurt the entire country As smoke travels, it can cause illness and economic hardship thousands of miles away. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / October 1, 2020
As wildfires break records, firefighters face growing health risks Emerging scientific evidence shows they may be at risk of respiratory and heart illness, and maybe even cancer. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 28, 2020
How British Columbia protects its people from wildfire smoke The Canadian province is well ahead of Washington and Oregon in protecting people’s health from wildfires. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 22, 2020
Wildfire smoke’s health impacts have only just begun A growing body of evidence shows smoke sickens and can even kill. Is the government doing enough to protect residents? by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 21, 2020
During wildfires, West Coast farmworkers forced to put harvest over health Little is done to protect the workers’ health, and many feel powerless to hold employers accountable. by Mara Kardas-Nelson & Jess Alvarenga & Rosa Amanda Tuirán InvestigateWest / October 6, 2020
News Labor shortages, heat bring tough tides for WA shellfish farm At Taylor Shellfish Farms, hiring is increasingly a challenge as skyrocketing housing costs and difficult working conditions make it hard to recruit. by Mara Kardas-Nelson High Country News / October 17, 2022
Poetry singing its way into dance Dancer Scott Bartell and poet Alvin Lloyd Alexander Horn. by katherineluck / February 20, 2012
Let's get naked . . . on stage Award-winning actor and playwright Maria Glanz exposes her body and soul in her comedic monologue, “See Me Naked.” by katherineluck / February 15, 2012
New Ivan Doig play carried by the strengths of its main character Monty Rathbun (Geoffery Simmons) is an aspiring singer in Prairie Nocturne. by katherineluck / February 11, 2012
Gauguin's struggle with authenticity lands at Seattle Art Museum "Faaturuma" ("Melancholic"). Oil on canvas (1891) by Paul Gauguin. by katherineluck / February 8, 2012