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
Politics Glittering Vancouver is now the poverty capital of Canada Riotous times in Vancouver. by Peter Ladner / October 2, 2011
Vancouver looks to demolish two downtown viaducts Vancouver's SkyTrain by Peter Ladner / July 31, 2011
Politics Departure of B.C.'s forceful premier leaves province uncertain B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell recently resigned over backlash from a new tax. by Peter Ladner / November 8, 2010
Equity Vancouver Olympics: no medals for housing legacy 2010 Winter Olympics logo. by Peter Ladner / October 25, 2010
Environment Huge Fraser River sockeye run raises spirits, questions Sockeye salmon. (NOAA) by Peter Ladner / September 19, 2010
Some B.C. arts funding restored The provincial government has freed $7 million to be distributed by the B.C. Arts Council, after arts supporters blasted plans to use the money for Olympic-legacy 'Spirit Festivals.' by Peter Ladner / September 10, 2010
Environment Easy to be complacent about energy until it's too late The Olympics burned brightly in Vancouver, but seem to have failed to do much to create sustainable economic development. by Peter Ladner / September 8, 2010