Mental health support can't keep up with wildfires or hurricanes As climate change drives more and more disasters, mental health support is in greater need than ever. America is not ready. by Dean Russell & Jamie Smith Hopkins & Molly Taft & Sally Deneen Columbia Journalism Investigations, Center for Public Integrity and InvestigateWest / September 23, 2020
Politics As time runs out, will lawmakers pass a historic carbon tax this year? The chances of the carbon tax passing are looking better than they ever have. by Sally Deneen InvestigateWest / February 28, 2018
Politics Is the sixth time the charm for Inslee's carbon tax? The 2018 Legislative session is nearing its final two weeks with some key environmental issues still undecided. by Sally Deneen for InvestigateWest / February 20, 2018
Environment The environmental wins and losses in Olympia this year Even with Democrats in charge of the Legislature, environmentalists struggled on climate, clean water and orca protection. by Sally Deneen InvestigateWest / March 16, 2018
Politics 6 environmental issues to watch in Olympia Here's a rundown of key environmental issues expected to be argued and voted on by the end of the legislative session. by Sally Deneen for InvestigateWest / January 16, 2018
Environment Coal port advocates narrow the range of environmental impacts The site of the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal by Floyd McKay / March 20, 2012
Environment Coal fight takes lead role in Bellingham, Whatcom elections Both candidates for mayor now say they oppose a proposed coal-shipping port at Cherry Point, but the real action may be in the Whatcom County executive contest. by Floyd McKay / October 24, 2011
Politics Bellingham coal port plan trips over new objections The site of the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal by Floyd McKay / October 4, 2011
Politics Odd provision in state law severely uncuts growth management Shipping coal to Asia has become a major business in Canada. by Floyd McKay / January 7, 2011
Environment Everett-Vancouver: a railroad bottleneck if coal trains increase An Amtrak train arrives in Bellingham (2008). by Floyd McKay / July 27, 2011