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
Tech For women in science, the challenges are personal Katherine Tran in a UW lab Credit: Matt M. McKnight/Cascade Public Media by Praphanit Doowa / May 31, 2017
Tech Weekend Tech Scan: Sorting through the exploding options for viewing TV, film, everything Roger Ebert, center, at the 2010 Hawaii International Film Festival with his wife, Chaz Hammel-Smith (left) and actress Nancy Kwan. by Skip Ferderber / February 17, 2012
Tech Weekend Tech Scan: Tech rumors, tech memories Microsoft's Windows Phone is winning fans. This is a Samsung model using the Microsoft operating system. by Skip Ferderber / February 9, 2012
Tech Weekend Tech Scan: Need another reason to buy a Kindle Fire? The Samsung Galaxy Note is slated for release Feb. 19 through AT&T. by Skip Ferderber / February 3, 2012
Tech Weekend Tech Scan: Time to look at Windows phones Microsoft's Windows Phone is winning fans. This is a Samsung model using the Microsoft operating system. by Skip Ferderber / January 27, 2012