Environment Washington’s climate woes: First wildfires, then debris flow Dry soil in burn scars can lead to roaring earthen rivers that are more powerful than mudslides. by Kylie Mohr High Country News / November 16, 2023
Environment Already-endangered WA salmon may take a hit from flooding As region's rivers overflowed from historic rainfall, the next generation of the struggling fish may have been swept away, too. by Kylie Mohr High Country News / December 23, 2021
Environment Wildfire smoke disrupts flight of migrating birds The Tule geese's journey from Alaska to central Oregon took twice as long in 2020 due to megafires and smoke. by Kylie Mohr High Country News / November 18, 2021
Culture Swedish-Providence questions remain after Planned Parenthood move Swedish Medical Center by Harris Meyer / October 16, 2011
Culture Will Swedish limit choices for women and the dying under Providence deal? Swedish Medical Center by Harris Meyer / October 11, 2011
Equity Health cuts: Will Washington end up a lot like Arizona on transplants? Hospital time. by Harris Meyer / January 3, 2011
Politics Best of 2010: Are local courts overstepping by helping bill collectors apply the screws? Janelle Leslie by Harris Meyer / December 26, 2010
Politics Bill struggles to give municipal judges freedom from cities' pressure on revenues Chief Justice Barbara Madsen worries about the independence of some municipal judges. by Harris Meyer / December 13, 2010
Politics Municipal courts: How independent are some judges? Chief Justice Barbara Madsen worries about the independence of some municipal judges. by Harris Meyer / December 12, 2010
Culture Yakima adds to its wine-based tourism attractions Vineyards surrounding the lodge in Yakima River valley. by Harris Meyer / July 21, 2011