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
Opinion Jayapal, Mosqueda: The time is now for a federal domestic workers bill of rights These workers have long been excluded from national labor laws and civil rights protections. That needs to change. by Pramila Jayapal & Teresa Mosqueda / September 5, 2019
Politics How Inslee can make a difference on sweatshops A new coalition of labor activists, politicians and state employees is working to make all state purchasing sweat-free. But the effort needs a push from incoming governor Jay Inslee. by Pramila Jayapal / May 6, 2013
Courage? Embrace your inner scaredy-cat Don't be put off by those bigger, braver, souls out there. by Pramila Jayapal / June 26, 2013
Politics Kshama Sawant & Seattle’s corporate inequality pushback As of Tuesday, Kshama Sawant was beating incumbent Richard Conlin by 41 votes. by Pramila Jayapal / November 17, 2013
Culture 6 ways to help immigrants and the entire state Supporters of immigration reform rallied in Seattle on Nov. 8. by Pramila Jayapal / January 13, 2013
Equity Why Washington can't wait for immigrant integration An August Dream Act rally in Washington state. by Pramila Jayapal / January 6, 2013