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
Tech Blind love for tech burned us on Election Day A Microsoft store in New York. by Don Fels / December 11, 2016
What has made Yayoi Kusama the hottest ticket in Seattle? Visitors often wait in line for hours to experience Yayoi Kusama's 'Infinity Mirrors' exhibition at Seattle Art Museum. by Don Fels / August 31, 2017
Equity Next up for this award-winning choreographer: Police brutality Nia-Amina Minor and Spectrum Dance Theater company dancers raise their fists in the air during a tech rehearsal for ‘SHOT,’ a production by Donald Byrd, on Wednesday at Seattle Repertory Theater by Leslie Holleran / January 18, 2017
Tech Seeing books as commodities, with hand-scanners as evidence The Friends of the Library book sale: good gathering place for all ages. by Don Fels / October 2, 2010
Culture Cruise ships: In Seattle or Italy, they are meant to be impressive The Costa Concordia after it hit a rock by Don Fels / January 18, 2012
Politics Why Seattle needs a new urban environmentalism The Joule on Capitol Hill: How not to build a city. by Don Fels / May 10, 2012
Politics If it ain't broke, don't tear it down and build condos Bauhaus coffee, a landmark Capitol Hill coffee shop, will have to relocate for the proposed development. by Don Fels / April 24, 2012