Environment Fishers are back in Washington — but can they survive? Biologists released a handful of the endangered, weasel-like animals in 2008, but now they must find out if the population is sustaining itself. by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / January 31, 2018
Politics Boeing and its older workers: The brewing confrontation One Boeing union has complained about older workers ending up on the short end of layoffs. And more layoffs lie ahead. by Marissa Luck / August 11, 2014
Equity Case managing homeless youth Jordan Herrera takes advantage of Free Haircut Day at The Landing, a Friends of Youth shelter. by Marissa Luck / July 7, 2014
Culture Mechanical nature: The kinetic sculptures of an Okanogan artist WATCH: With wire, a welder and will, sculptor Loren Doner captures nature’s mechanics. by Nils Cowan / December 21, 2018
Environment The quest to create a greener guitar Steve McMinn runs Pacific Rim Tonewoods near Concrete, Wash. The company mills wood grown in the Pacific Northwest for guitarmakers. by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / December 1, 2016
Politics How WA farmers are safeguarding migrant workers Migrant workers in Skagit Valley. by Nils Cowan / September 28, 2017
Environment Your fleece is contaminating our oysters Many shellfish grown in coastal British Columbia have plastic in them, according to research led by shellfish biologist Sarah Dudas. by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / September 14, 2017
Politics How saving a little red fish led to an urban refuge Kokanee salmon, a landlocked species that spends its entire life cycle in freshwater. by Nils Cowan for EarthFix / July 26, 2016
Environment Wildlife refuge renamed for Native American leader The Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge is being renamed in honor of late Nisqually tribal leader Billy Frank Jr. by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / July 18, 2016
Environment On a beautiful and remote NW beach: Trash Derelict floats and other fisher gear make up some of the most visible marine debris dotting Pacific Northwest shorelines. by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / December 12, 2017