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 Tempers flare over how a solar company gambled with customers’ money Customers say Legend Solar took money for solar panels that were never delivered. by Tony Schick EarthFix / March 15, 2018
Tech Activists want to unionize Uber. Here are the challenges they face. by Paul Roberts / December 4, 2015
Environment Pacific NW companies implicated in illegal rainforest logging A four-year investigation found companies in Oregon and Washington selling hardwoods illegally harvested from rainforests in Gabon and Congo. by Tony Schick & Conrad Wilson & David Steves OPB / March 25, 2019
Politics Oregon derailment was one of many for Union Pacific After last month’s fiery oil train derailment in the Columbia River Gorge, federal regulators put the blame on Union Pacific Road for failing to maintain its track. by Tony Schick for EarthFix / July 28, 2016
Tech Amazon, Microsoft act to prevent exodus of female staff Major firms act to improve policies, prevent exodus of female staff. by Paul Roberts / March 20, 2016
Culture Understanding Seattle's high-rise boom Looking at the money, and what it’s betting on. by Paul Roberts / February 17, 2016
Vancouver's housing mess: Could it happen here? The city of Vancouver, BC may present a cautionary tale to the Seattle region. by Paul Roberts / December 5, 2016
Environment After fiery derailment, new rules for oil trains A plume of smoke rises from where a train carrying crude oil derailed in Mosier, near Hood River, on Friday afternoon. by Tony Schick for EarthFix / July 14, 2016