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
Equity Local agencies join forces to tackle mental illness among homeless youth Susan Fox, Executive Director of PSKS by Celina Karevia / July 24, 2014
Politics Bellevue and its new mayor: An era of calm and regional influence? Bellevue Mayor Claudia Balducci, right, and Kevin Wallace, deputy mayor, after they were selected to the positions. by Celina Karevia / April 8, 2014
Politics Bellevue College's growth boom: Too big for its britches? With plans for a major campus expansion, the college has its sights set high. Not everyone is on board. by Celina Karevia / March 31, 2014
Politics Bellevue elections: A city at a turning point Bellevue at night by Celina Karevia / October 16, 2013
Politics Social workers fleeing troubled foster care system Lousy pay, a toxic workplace and excessive workloads are driving away the people who serve vulnerable kids and their families. by Susanna Ray for InvestigateWest / December 7, 2016
Politics Foster parents abandoning troubled system Washington state lost nearly one in five foster homes between 2008 and 2015 amid complaints of discord and disarray. by Susanna Ray for InvestigateWest / October 27, 2016