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
Culture In losing Pike Place Market’s iconic newsstand, Seattle loses a place for connection After 40 years, the stand’s ‘father figure’ owner closes up shop. by Laura Kaufman / December 23, 2019
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 How the 'Seattle Times' misread the state budget Despite the looming government shutdown, not much happened in Olympia over the weekend. by Dick Nelson / February 2, 2012
Politics Hi, my name is Washington, and I have a revenue problem Gov. Chris Gregoire. by Dick Nelson / January 16, 2012
Politics What's driving up the cost of our public schools Seattle's Roosevelt High School by Dick Nelson / September 5, 2012
Politics A task force may out-do Inslee, McKenna on education money The state Supreme Court is trying to compel lawmakers to comply with its 2012 McCleary mandate to fully fund education. by Dick Nelson / August 14, 2012
Politics How D.C.'s budget cutting harms state taxpayers U.S. Capitol Building by Dick Nelson / August 2, 2012
Politics Let's put a state income tax back on the table Washington State Capitol by Dick Nelson / July 12, 2012