Environment Wildlife advocates say feds must do more to protect bighorn sheep Herds roaming throughout Central Washington are at risk of contracting a deadly bacteria from domestic sheep and goats. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / December 10, 2020
Environment Scientists say WA wildfire management must go beyond forests Better management of dry rangelands east of the Cascades is key to slowing catastrophic fires. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / December 1, 2020
Opinion What Biden's win means: The rights of LGBTQ people As the Biden-Harris administration prepares to take power, Crosscut asked six opinion writers to share early thoughts on what comes next. by Samantha Allen / November 9, 2020
Environment Conservation groups vow to restore federal wolf protections The decision marks the 14th species the Trump administration has removed from the endangered list. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / November 5, 2020
Environment Fewer than 300 wolverines are left in the PNW. Why aren’t they endangered? Citing climate threats, conservation groups vow to challenge the U.S. Fish and Wildlife’s decision not to add wolverines to the Endangered Species List. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / October 13, 2020
Culture Dynasty status? Seattle Storm wins WNBA championship again The powerhouse franchise has become the city's most triumphant sports organization — and they still don't have a permanent home arena. by Samantha Allen / October 6, 2020
Opinion Amy Coney Barrett and the false fight between religion, LGBTQ rights As we debate the Supreme Court nominee, let’s remember: Many LGBTQ people are religious, and many religions have affirmed their rights. by Samantha Allen / October 1, 2020
Environment Raging Northwest wildfires recall the 1910 ‘Big Burn’ The historic blaze killed 86 people and burned 3 million acres. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / September 11, 2020
Environment After 100 years, wolverines are back at Mount Rainier Biologists are ‘cautiously optimistic’ about the future of these tenacious mammals south of I-90. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / August 26, 2020
Environment Rural Washington neighbors fight wildfires in ‘no man’s land’ Ranchers in remote Douglas county retrofitted a brush truck to take firefighting into their own hands. But they still need more help. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / August 24, 2020