Environment
Learning how endangered orcas hunt could be the key to saving them
The secret weapons: suction cups.
Hannah Weinberger
Hannah Weinberger is a former reporter at Crosscut, focused on science and the environment. Previously on staff at Wirecutter, Bicycling, and Outside, Hannah's coverage explores outdoor recre
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Environment
New tsunami evacuation maps show the fastest way to escape the Big One on foot
Driving can be deadly in a disaster. Here’s who has time to walk to safety.
Environment
How one scientist enlisted a lakeside community to study (and eat) invasive crayfish
For 12 years, UW's Julian Olden has studied the native and invasive crayfish populations of Sammamish's Pine Lake. But the citizen scientists who live onshore are his secret weapon.
Environment
What the new Endangered Species Act rules mean for Washington state
Scientists, conservationists and state regulators warn that changes to the legislation could make species and habitat recovery more difficult.
News
Lime bike batteries have been catching fire in Seattle. Should you be worried?
Officials say they are also seeing an increase in fires related to lithium ion batteries used in other products.