News Labor shortages, heat bring tough tides for WA shellfish farm At Taylor Shellfish Farms, hiring is increasingly a challenge as skyrocketing housing costs and difficult working conditions make it hard to recruit. by Mara Kardas-Nelson High Country News / October 17, 2022
During wildfires, West Coast farmworkers forced to put harvest over health Little is done to protect the workers’ health, and many feel powerless to hold employers accountable. by Mara Kardas-Nelson & Jess Alvarenga & Rosa Amanda Tuirán InvestigateWest / October 6, 2020
How wildfires in the American West hurt the entire country As smoke travels, it can cause illness and economic hardship thousands of miles away. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / October 1, 2020
As wildfires break records, firefighters face growing health risks Emerging scientific evidence shows they may be at risk of respiratory and heart illness, and maybe even cancer. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 28, 2020
How British Columbia protects its people from wildfire smoke The Canadian province is well ahead of Washington and Oregon in protecting people’s health from wildfires. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 22, 2020
Wildfire smoke’s health impacts have only just begun A growing body of evidence shows smoke sickens and can even kill. Is the government doing enough to protect residents? by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 21, 2020
Politics State cracks down on derelict boats The marine vessel Forus had to be recovered from the Columbia River. by Joe Follansbee / March 31, 2014
Politics Written in saltwater: It's time to stand up for Washington's maritime history The Lady Washington, a replica of an historic ship, is Washington state's official ship. by Joe Follansbee / February 12, 2014
Politics A part of NW fishing science could be lost John N. Cobb while still in service at Glacier Bay, Alaska by Joe Follansbee / December 1, 2013
Tech Used bookstores: The next notch in Amazon's belt? Ophelia's Books in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood by Joe Follansbee / March 17, 2013
