Environment A decade after the Oso landslide, WA works to improve preparedness The Snohomish County disaster killed 43 residents in 2014. Today, geologists can better help people get out of harm’s way due to boosts in tech and funding. by Tom Banse Washington State Standard / March 20, 2024
Environment A proposed San Juans sanctuary may offer hope for captive orcas — and risks for wild ones Nonprofit advocates think sea pens will improve the retired killer whales' quality of life. SeaWorld vets disagree. by Tom Banse Northwest News Network / July 17, 2019
Environment Salish Sea's 'humpback comeback' is a good sign, but concerns remain More whales mean greater risk of ship strikes and fishing line entanglement. by Tom Banse Northwest News Network / August 16, 2019
Environment These giant rats failed mine-sniffing school. Now they have a new career in Tacoma While their relatives are saving lives around the world, Point Defiance's adorable African giant pouched rats are ambassadors for rodents everywhere. by Tom Banse Northwest News Network / July 24, 2019
Politics New Euro twist: A summit with a general strike What if they gave a summit in Brussels and everybody in Belgium went on strike? Well, that's pretty much what's happening. by Matt A. Fikse / January 29, 2012
Washington state ignores Euro crisis at its own risk In Greece, there have been months of protests against austerity measures. But the Euro crisis has meaning here, too. by Matt A. Fikse / January 19, 2012
Politics Police reform requires leadership in the department Seattle Police Chief John Diaz by Matt A. Fikse / January 15, 2012
Politics Council on arena: Pass the sweeteners, please Chris Hansen, left, with Mayor Mike McGinn during a press event. by Matt A. Fikse / July 31, 2012
Tech City Hall: The Chief Geek has left the building Bill Schrier discusses government and technology at a conference. by Matt A. Fikse / May 21, 2012
Tech Slam dunk: How high will Facebook take Chris Hansen's hedge fund? Chris Hansen, left, with Mayor Mike McGinn during a press event. by Matt A. Fikse / May 17, 2012