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
UW Medicine pioneers next-generation cancer treatments by University of Washington / November 10, 2016
To help underserved students, project gives teachers new tools by University of Washington / November 10, 2016
UW engineering center combines medicine with robotics to help bodies heal, feel again by University of Washington / October 18, 2016
Program sparks college dreams, business careers for students of color by University of Washington / July 10, 2017
Does the $15 minimum wage law impact life outside of work? by University of Washington / February 10, 2017
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