News Ways to fix the child care system in Washington state Federal and state programs continue to push for more funds to support families and child care by Joy Borkholder InvestigateWest / January 18, 2022
Environment Unconfirmed Seattle cougar sighting is no reason for alarm, experts say It's hard to predict the likelihood of running into cougars in a neighborhood, but the chance of any interaction is low. by Hannah Weinberger / January 17, 2022 / Updated at 11:30a.m. on January 18, 2022
News Why child care in the U.S. lags behind much of the world Ideological differences make more of a difference than financial resources in keeping U.S. child care behind. by Joy Borkholder InvestigateWest / January 5, 2022
Environment What we learned this year about human waste and Puget Sound The waste that 4.5 million Seattle-area people flush affects shellfish, wastewater regulations and more. by Hannah Weinberger / December 29, 2021
Environment Swinomish Tribe wants to resurrect U.S. clam gardening With climate change threatening culturally important foods, a Puget Sound tribe pushes to build the country's first clam garden of the modern era. by Hannah Weinberger / December 15, 2021
Environment Fixing septic systems is key to protecting Puget Sound shellfish Keeping shellfish safe to eat will get harder without increasing repair and inspection of septic systems that can contaminate shellfish beds. by Hannah Weinberger / December 3, 2021
News Measuring the toll of a broken child care system Almost half the workforce can't leave the house with kids at home and few feasible options. by Joy Borkholder InvestigateWest / November 22, 2021
News The real costs of child care in America In Washington state and across the country, the financial realities of child care are like mismatched puzzle pieces jammed together. by Joy Borkholder InvestigateWest / November 9, 2021
Inside Cascade PBS It’s crunch time for the big apple debate Two Crosscut reporters toss around their likes — and dislikes — when it comes to Washington’s franchise fruit. by Mai Hoang & Hannah Weinberger / November 2, 2021
Environment WA fish researchers use tiny sensors and other tech to save salmon Ecologists are piloting a technology that is expected to help restore waterways like the Green River to eventually produce more fish. by Hannah Weinberger / October 29, 2021