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
Opinion Saving Washington: The case for a wealth tax In 300 words, community leaders offer ideas to soften the economic blow caused by coronavirus. by Michael McGinn / April 6, 2020
Environment Already-endangered WA salmon may take a hit from flooding As region's rivers overflowed from historic rainfall, the next generation of the struggling fish may have been swept away, too. by Kylie Mohr High Country News / December 23, 2021
Environment Wildfire smoke disrupts flight of migrating birds The Tule geese's journey from Alaska to central Oregon took twice as long in 2020 due to megafires and smoke. by Kylie Mohr High Country News / November 18, 2021
Culture Best of 2018: Hey MSN, this is what a real Seattle dive bar looks like Seattle’s dive bar expert refutes the idea that King’s Hardware is the best Washington state has to offer. by Mike Seely / December 31, 2018
Culture In Seattle, a one-of-a-kind hospital for broken vacuums With faith and good works, Georgetown's Vac Shop helps a community get clean in more ways than one. by Mike Seely / November 26, 2018
Opinion Seattle's car megatunnel is here. Can the city still lead on climate? Workers watch — and photograph — the breakthrough of the Bertha tunnel-boring machine. by Michael McGinn / April 5, 2017
Culture This Elks Lodge is a throwback to South Seattle before gentrification One of the city's last majority African-American fraternal organizations, Cascade Lodge No. 1416, fights for survival. by Mike Seely / February 25, 2019
Opinion Seattle gets an F on snow shoveling It's time for city government and the able-bodied among us to shoulder a bigger load in making our city accessible to all. by Michael McGinn / February 15, 2019
Culture Hey MSN, this is what a real Seattle dive bar looks like Seattle’s dive bar expert refutes the idea that King’s Hardware is the best Washington state has to offer. by Mike Seely / November 1, 2018