Environment In Seattle’s CHAZ, a community garden takes root Marcus Henderson’s edible act of resistance began with a single basil sprout. Now he wants to feed a revolution and redefine public space. by Hannah Weinberger / June 15, 2020
Environment Seattle health workers march to expose racism as a health crisis Health professionals don't want people ‘to survive COVID-19, and then get murdered by police.’ by Hannah Weinberger / June 10, 2020
Environment Without visitors, Woodland Park Zoo animals entertain themselves Despite facing an uncertain future, keepers are finding new ways to connect to animals and the public. by Hannah Weinberger / June 3, 2020 / Updated at 3:33 p.m. on June 3
Environment ‘Extremophile’ scientist trades Antarctica for COVID-19 research J.J. Hastings came off the grid into a pandemic. Stranded in Washington, she started swabbing for the virus. by Hannah Weinberger / May 28, 2020
Environment You could be the citizen scientist the world needs right now From bird counts to COVID-19 testing, you can help researchers collect critical data from home. by Hannah Weinberger / May 18, 2020 / Updated at 9:48 a.m. May 18, 2020
Environment What you should know about Washington’s murder hornets Despite a swarm of worried calls, officials say humans don’t need to panic just yet. by Hannah Weinberger / May 6, 2020
News Social isolation challenges Seattle’s ‘resilient’ mental health Most people in King County are adapting, according to a UW survey, but researchers worry depression and anxiety could amplify as the pandemic wears on. by Hannah Weinberger / April 30, 2020
Inside Cascade PBS The ugly side of 'environmental wins' in the pandemic COVID-19 may be putting a dent in pollution, but we can't lose sight of how it's devastating humanity. by Hannah Weinberger / April 21, 2020
Environment The pandemic might set back field science for years With stay-at-home orders pausing fieldwork, scientists worry about Washington's threatened species. by Hannah Weinberger / April 17, 2020 / Updated at 2:15 p.m., April 20, 2020
Environment With more people staying home, Washington skies are cleaner You're not imagining it: The dip in traffic since Gov. Inslee's stay-at-home order has improved air quality and views all over Seattle. by Hannah Weinberger / April 6, 2020