How wildfires in the American West hurt the entire country As smoke travels, it can cause illness and economic hardship thousands of miles away. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / October 1, 2020
As wildfires break records, firefighters face growing health risks Emerging scientific evidence shows they may be at risk of respiratory and heart illness, and maybe even cancer. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 28, 2020
How British Columbia protects its people from wildfire smoke The Canadian province is well ahead of Washington and Oregon in protecting people’s health from wildfires. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 22, 2020
Wildfire smoke’s health impacts have only just begun A growing body of evidence shows smoke sickens and can even kill. Is the government doing enough to protect residents? by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 21, 2020
During wildfires, West Coast farmworkers forced to put harvest over health Little is done to protect the workers’ health, and many feel powerless to hold employers accountable. by Mara Kardas-Nelson & Jess Alvarenga & Rosa Amanda Tuirán InvestigateWest / October 6, 2020
News Labor shortages, heat bring tough tides for WA shellfish farm At Taylor Shellfish Farms, hiring is increasingly a challenge as skyrocketing housing costs and difficult working conditions make it hard to recruit. by Mara Kardas-Nelson High Country News / October 17, 2022
News Refugees in Central Washington are making new holiday traditions Families from Ukraine and Afghanistan celebrate the season with communities they have found in Wenatchee. by Dominick Bonny / December 29, 2022
Equity Wenatchee's Drag Queen Story Hour met with enthusiasm, protests Though protesters forced a change of venue, families say the YWCA event — which involves drag queens reading books to children — was a success. by Dominick Bonny / November 15, 2022
Environment Washington scablands tour explores Native history, sacred sites Colville elder Randy Lewis leads a day-long bus trip through the canyons, columns and geological structures that hold special meaning for local tribes. by Dominick Bonny / May 9, 2023
Equity Cashmere senior challenges WA schools to speak out against racism Even as educators grapple with starting the discussion, students throughout the state say that racist bullying remains a problem. by Dominick Bonny / June 9, 2023