Environment Despite Biden's promises, logging poses major threat to PNW forests The president celebrated Earth Day in Seattle's Seward Park by pledging to protect old growth trees. But his measures aren't enough. by Rochelle Gluzman InvestigateWest / September 2, 2022
Environment What the Nooksack River's climate tailspin means for people and fish Ransacked by two disasters last year, Whatcom County has partnered with tribes and farmers with a plan to restore the watershed ecosystem. by Rochelle Gluzman InvestigateWest / August 17, 2022
News Nine months later, Whatcom County flood survivors await FEMA aid The federal agency is failing to meet community needs in the wake of major disasters. Climate change isn't helping. by Rochelle Gluzman InvestigateWest / August 16, 2022
Environment Scientists help hatchery salmon find the sweet smell of home Confused salmon keep getting lost on their way back to the nest, but wildlife scientists are helping them make scents of the journey. by Jes Burns / December 11, 2018
Environment Will limits on fishing free up salmon for starving orcas? With fishery limits now set, attention turns to rebuilding "overfished" salmon runs and protecting Southern Resident orcas. by Jes Burns OPB / April 22, 2019
Environment Forget Smokey — new tech helps us assess fire danger Visitors to Northwest forests and parks will still see Smokey the Bear and the familiar fire danger color scheme, but new science will inform those predictions. by Jes Burns OPB / April 15, 2019
Environment Old-growth forests could help native songbird species beat climate change How songbirds move could help explain how bird species are dealing with rising temperatures and climate change. by Jes Burns OPB/EarthFix / October 8, 2018
Culture 5 things to do in Seattle this weekend Photo by KBCS/flickr by Nicole Capozziello / October 11, 2017
Culture 5 things to do in Seattle this weekend Caitlin Doughty, the co-founder of The Order of the Good Death, kicks off the 7th annual "Death Salon" in Seattle. by Nicole Capozziello / October 4, 2017