Environment Wildlife advocates skeptical of WA wolf count As the state considers removing the species’ endangered status, some argue that the Colville Tribe’s recent population estimate is implausibly high. by Alex Brown & Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / July 16, 2024
Environment Washington’s gray wolf populations are making a strong comeback “Recovery is happening right before our eyes.” The species grew by 20% in WA last year, but advocates warn against declaring victory too early. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / April 26, 2024
Environment Washington cities, counties now required to plan for climate change Starting in 2025, local governments will need to consider emissions and natural disasters in their long-term planning. Some already do. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / August 8, 2023
Environment Whatcom County farmers blame Canada for Nooksack River bacteria The pollution poses a threat to the Portage Bay shellfish beds of the Lummi Nation and raises health concerns for valley residents. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / June 23, 2023
Environment Trouble in Tatoosh Dead mussels as well as live mussels with open, eroded shells are possible symptoms of stress from declining ocean pH and increasing acidity. by Michele Solis / December 2, 2008
Culture The science of chocolate Confections from Theo Chocolate in Fremont. by Michele Solis / November 12, 2008
Tech A vaccine-delivering mosquito, and other research ideas A mosquito bite instead of a shot? by Michele Solis / October 30, 2008
Politics Glowing green: a Nobel Prize with Northwest roots <i>Aequorea victoria</i> — a jellyfish. by Michele Solis / October 13, 2008
Culture Holy chiroptera! Meet the local bats The spotted bat. (<a href='http://www.enature.com/fotog/fotog_gallery.asp?fotogID=855'>Merlin D. Tuttle</a> / Bat Conservation International) by Michele Solis / July 27, 2008