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 Cherry blossom time Early blooming Higan cherries (Prunus x subhirtella), Seward Park. by Jackie Hiltz / March 31, 2013
Environment With gardens like these, who needs a SAD lamp? Coenosium Rock Garden, South Seattle Community College, Arboretum by Jackie Hiltz / February 16, 2012
Culture A garden of May delights The Entrance Garden from The Woods at Chase Garden. by Jackie Hiltz / May 11, 2012
Culture Beauty and diversity at Federal Way rhododendron garden Woodland Garden, Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden by Jackie Hiltz / April 12, 2012
Culture Changes go way beyond the seasonal at the Bellevue Botanical Garden Rich heritage meets big remake. What's the result? by Jackie Hiltz / June 18, 2014
Environment Air quality impacts of PNW wildfires reach as far as New York A new study concludes that climate-boosted wildfires are significantly altering carbon monoxide levels in the region — and the effects reach far beyond the Cascades. by Anushuya Thapa InvestigateWest / May 17, 2022
Environment How climate change stresses sewer systems in King County Storm-related sewage spills dump about 93 million gallons of chemical discharge a year into Puget Sound. by Anushuya Thapa InvestigateWest / May 3, 2022