News Canadian, U.S. post-pandemic travel trends are skipping the Point Isolated from the rest of Washington, the economy of tiny Point Roberts depends on B.C. traffic. What does a persistent slump mean for its future? by Tom Banse Salish Current / June 3, 2024
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
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
Environment These giant rats failed mine-sniffing school. Now they have a new career in Tacoma While their relatives are saving lives around the world, Point Defiance's adorable African giant pouched rats are ambassadors for rodents everywhere. by Tom Banse Northwest News Network / July 24, 2019
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
Radio Hankook: The heart of Korea on Washington radio Jean Suh founded Washington's first and only Korean-language radio station. by Hugo Kugiya / July 8, 2014
Why KUOW cut programming to build listenership “There was a sense of loss,” says managing editor Cathy Duchamp about the station's programming changes. by Hugo Kugiya / February 25, 2014
The problem with the Seahawks' Richard Sherman? The 12th Man Richard Sherman by Hugo Kugiya / January 28, 2014
Culture Pearl Harbor Day: 'We're at war against my relatives' Tom and Sally Kitano at home in Issaquah. They live in the Spiritwood assisted living community. Tom is 84. by Hugo Kugiya / December 5, 2013
