News Canadian, U.S. post-pandemic travel trends are skipping the Point Isolated from the rest of Washington, the economy of tiny Point Roberts depends on B.C. traffic. What does a persistent slump mean for its future? by Tom Banse Salish Current / June 3, 2024
Environment A decade after the Oso landslide, WA works to improve preparedness The Snohomish County disaster killed 43 residents in 2014. Today, geologists can better help people get out of harm’s way due to boosts in tech and funding. by Tom Banse Washington State Standard / March 20, 2024
Environment Salish Sea's 'humpback comeback' is a good sign, but concerns remain More whales mean greater risk of ship strikes and fishing line entanglement. by Tom Banse Northwest News Network / August 16, 2019
Environment These giant rats failed mine-sniffing school. Now they have a new career in Tacoma While their relatives are saving lives around the world, Point Defiance's adorable African giant pouched rats are ambassadors for rodents everywhere. by Tom Banse Northwest News Network / July 24, 2019
Environment A proposed San Juans sanctuary may offer hope for captive orcas — and risks for wild ones Nonprofit advocates think sea pens will improve the retired killer whales' quality of life. SeaWorld vets disagree. by Tom Banse Northwest News Network / July 17, 2019
Seahawks fandom: The #12thMan treasure hunt Which Seattle neighborhoods love the Seahawks most? Twitter has some clues. by Jon Sayer / January 29, 2014
WWU logo: If you can't see Mount Baker, why feature it? Western's old logo by Jon Sayer / February 2, 2011
A clean and confident production of 'Hamlet' Darragh Kennan as Hamlet by Ben Rankin / November 11, 2010
Crews tearing out part of waterfront streetcar tracks King County is tearing out the streetcar rails at 1st and Main in Pioneer Square so Seattle City Light can access a wiring vault under them. by Jon Sayer / October 29, 2010
Conspiracy theory sets the stage for a respectable 'Yankee Tavern' Charles Leggett as Ray and R. Hamilton Wright as Palmer, in 'Yankee Tavern' at ACT by Ben Rankin / August 13, 2010
