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
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
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
Evolution Lost: The trouble with curating public art Seattle's Frye Art Museum by Don Fels / July 18, 2013
Culture New Orleans is from Venus, Seattle is from.... And the party continues. by Don Fels / December 27, 2011