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
Politics A step-by-step guide to Washington’s school funding problems by Kate Schimel / September 27, 2015
Environment When the wildfire season never ends When Bob Johnson, wildfire division manager for the Washington Department of Natural Resources, thinks about past fire seasons, he does so with a certain amount of nostalgia. by Kate Schimel for High Country News / September 5, 2015
Politics The neighborhood numbers shaping Seattle's council races Casting a vote. by Ben Anderstone / August 9, 2015
Opinion After Democratic upsets, is Washington’s 8th District next? A Democratic win in Pennsylvania may spell more trouble for the GOP in trying to hold Dave Reichert’s seat. by Ben Anderstone / March 21, 2018
Politics The demographics that may determine City Council primaries by Ben Anderstone / July 30, 2015
Politics Should Seattle's interim superintendent stick around for good? Sharon Peaslee by Kate Schimel / December 4, 2014
Politics 5 lessons for the future: How I-594 did so well with suburban, rural voters Credit: Peter Dutton/Flickr by Ben Anderstone / November 10, 2014
Politics Political realities of the 35th District: Did someone say 'complicated'? News analysis: Three candidates must find different routes to victory. by Ben Anderstone / July 29, 2014