Environment Scam or sabotage? Mystery seeds in the mail confound Washington Officials in at least 27 states are warning residents not to plant unsolicited seed packets from China and other countries. by Hannah Weinberger / July 31, 2020
Environment How one climber is calling out racism in the outdoor industry Melissa Utomo talks about racist routes, inclusive app design and how the outdoor industry fails people of color. by Hannah Weinberger / July 27, 2020
Environment Trump rejection of grizzly plan won’t deter bear advocates Last week, the Trump administration halted a three-decade push to restore grizzly bears to the North Cascades. But advocates say there's still hope. by Hannah Weinberger / July 13, 2020
Environment A single net could save Puget Sound’s ‘problem animals’ Washington Fish and Wildlife officers have had to resort to some strange alternatives to save large carnivores like bears and cougars. by Hannah Weinberger / July 7, 2020
Environment Camping during coronavirus brings escape — and anxiety As Washington's campgrounds open, outdoor lovers are figuring out how to safely sleep under the stars. by Hannah Weinberger / June 26, 2020
Environment King County could be in Phase 2 for a while COVID-19 deaths are slowing in the state's largest county, but rising cases and contact tracing issues remain concerns. by Hannah Weinberger / June 23, 2020
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