Environment Nonprofit finds hope against wildfires with unexpected ally: charcoal To capture carbon and jumpstart forest thinning, Methow Valley couple – and Washington taxpayers – bet on biochar. by Mandy Godwin InvestigateWest / September 2, 2021
Environment A first for Washington, locals advise lawmakers on climate change WA’s first climate assembly sends nearly 150 recommendations to lawmakers by Mandy Godwin / April 16, 2021
Environment Washington hosts first climate assembly in the United States Residents from all over the state begin virtual meetings to decide which climate change solutions to recommend to the Legislature in Olympia. by Mandy Godwin / January 19, 2021
News WA youth in the state's care endure rain, cold for holiday visits The state’s inpatient psychiatric facility for youth requires outdoor visits during the pandemic. But that means shivering in the elements for many families. by Emily McCarty / December 24, 2020
Politics The Washingtonians still fighting 2020 election results A month after the election, some continue to float false theories about dead people’s votes, hacked computer systems and fraud. by Emily McCarty / December 14, 2020
Opinion I lost my mom to COVID-19. Don't let the holidays steal yours If you understood how much this hurts, you might stop planning Thanksgiving. by Emily McCarty / November 20, 2020
Western Washington wildfire is different — and it’s coming Here's how we prepare. by Mandy Godwin / November 17, 2020
News Third wave of COVID-19 spikes in King County — and we aren’t ready The pandemic enters a dangerous new phase, threatening essential workers, holiday plans and more. by Hannah Weinberger & Mandy Godwin / November 13, 2020 / Updated at 9:09 a.m. on November 13, 2020
Environment What 13,000 wildfires teach us about Washington forests A deep dive into data from the Department of Natural Resources reveals some scary trends and surprising finds. by Mandy Godwin / November 6, 2020
Politics Why these politically savvy WA voters aren't voting for president Not lazy, not unengaged — some eligible voters choosing to sit out the biggest race of 2020 want to send a message to the two-party system. by Emily McCarty / November 2, 2020
