Environment Your fleece is contaminating our oysters Many shellfish grown in coastal British Columbia have plastic in them, according to research led by shellfish biologist Sarah Dudas. by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / September 14, 2017
Environment On a beautiful and remote NW beach: Trash Derelict floats and other fisher gear make up some of the most visible marine debris dotting Pacific Northwest shorelines. by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / December 12, 2017
Environment On San Juan Island, saving the life of a rare butterfly The island marble, considered one of the rarest butterflies in North America, only exists in a small section of the San Juan Island National Historical Park. Credit: Greg Davis by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / September 4, 2017
Politics Flora, fauna and phones? Mt. Rainier approves cellphone service Mt. Rainier National Park could soon have cell phone access, at Paradise and on nearby hikes. by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / August 14, 2017
Politics Seattle's new seawall: Holding back the tide, protecting salmon Thousands of tourists migrate to Seattle’s waterfront each year to experience the ferry rides, kitschy stores and sweeping views of Elliott Bay. by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / May 17, 2017
Environment The Pacific Northwest's fix-it movement is growing Volunteers Paul Savino and Paul Savino, Sr. work on repairs. by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / May 1, 2017
Opinion Don’t forget the man who saved Seattle’s houseboats The city is planning to remodel Terry Pettus Park, named after an all-but-forgotten Seattle legend and houseboat activist. by John de Graaf / May 29, 2018
Environment Fishers are back in Washington — but can they survive? Biologists released a handful of the endangered, weasel-like animals in 2008, but now they must find out if the population is sustaining itself. by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / January 31, 2018
Politics Will Seattle's parks initiative make us happier? A crew of locals evaluated the happiness potential of Proposition 1. Here's what they found. by John de Graaf / July 29, 2014
Culture Despite free borders, Roma (Gypsies) are still Europe's outcasts Roma children by Jim Compton / August 30, 2010