Environment How one climber is calling out racism in the outdoor industry Melissa Utomo talks about racist routes, inclusive app design and how the outdoor industry fails people of color. by Hannah Weinberger / July 27, 2020
Environment Trump rejection of grizzly plan won’t deter bear advocates Last week, the Trump administration halted a three-decade push to restore grizzly bears to the North Cascades. But advocates say there's still hope. by Hannah Weinberger / July 13, 2020
Environment A single net could save Puget Sound’s ‘problem animals’ Washington Fish and Wildlife officers have had to resort to some strange alternatives to save large carnivores like bears and cougars. by Hannah Weinberger / July 7, 2020
Environment Camping during coronavirus brings escape — and anxiety As Washington's campgrounds open, outdoor lovers are figuring out how to safely sleep under the stars. by Hannah Weinberger / June 26, 2020
News Crowdsourcing against coronavirus: Seattle biologists work on DIY test kit With the lack of accessible testing still a hurdle in fighting the deadly virus, a data scientist is co-leading an effort to increase availability. by Hannah Weinberger / March 6, 2020
Environment Health officials say King County remains safe from coronavirus — for now Experts warn that Puget Sound needs to prepare for a long-term battle against the swiftly spreading virus. by Hannah Weinberger / February 25, 2020
Culture The safe return of two bonsai trees restores a piece of Japanese American history One tree stolen from the Pacific Bonsai Museum in Federal Way began as a seed in a tin can at a World War II internment camp. by Hannah Weinberger / February 13, 2020 / Updated at 11:13 a.m. on February 14, 2020
Environment WWII-era 'victory gardens' make a comeback amid coronavirus Washington gardeners are growing food in P-Patches and backyards to boost morale and community food supplies. by Hannah Weinberger / March 27, 2020 / Updated at 1:12 pm on March 30, 2020
Environment Meet a Seattle scientist racing toward a coronavirus vaccine If Dr. Deborah Fuller’s moonshot method is successful, she and a team could deliver a coronavirus vaccine months earlier than other methods. by Hannah Weinberger / March 18, 2020
News To slow coronavirus, events of 250-plus people are banned. Why 250? Washington chose a specific figure, but experts say "there is no magic number." by Hannah Weinberger / March 12, 2020 / Updated at 1:55p.m. on March 13, 2020