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
Politics Despite small wins, Sawant sees city budget falling short as a 'moral' document Kshama Sawant by Bill Lucia / November 15, 2014
Politics Murray endorses police accountability reforms Mayor Ed Murray by Bill Lucia / November 12, 2014
Politics He requested video from nearly every police agency in the state. Here's why. Taser's Axon Flex camera fastens to eye-ware and captures images (including of you!) in an officer's field of view. by Bill Lucia / November 10, 2014
Politics Massive public records requests cause police to hit pause on body cam programs Taser's Axon Flex camera fastens to eye-ware and captures images (including of you!) in an officer's field of view. by Bill Lucia / November 9, 2014
Politics What does Prop. 1's approval mean for your bus route? Mayor Ed Murray, with King County Executive Dow Constantine, announces his plan for spending the revenue from Seattle's Prop. 1. by Bill Lucia / November 5, 2014
Politics Seattle voters trade higher taxes for better bus service For now at least, buses are the workhorses of Seattle's public transit system. by Bill Lucia / November 4, 2014