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
Opinion Jayapal, Mosqueda: The time is now for a federal domestic workers bill of rights These workers have long been excluded from national labor laws and civil rights protections. That needs to change. by Pramila Jayapal & Teresa Mosqueda / September 5, 2019
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
Politics Guest Opinion: Time to fix our tax system Reforming our tax system is the best way to fully fund our public schools. by Pramila Jayapal / June 19, 2015
Politics Guest Opinion: Transportation bill neuters WA's climate change response for next 16 years A smogset over the Puget Sound. Credit: Roland Li by Pramila Jayapal / March 2, 2015
Politics Seattle's Police Chief search: Smooth sailing ahead Past reform efforts have been marred by hesitancy and political infighting. How we've moved on. by Pramila Jayapal / March 2, 2014
Politics Kshama Sawant & Seattle’s corporate inequality pushback As of Tuesday, Kshama Sawant was beating incumbent Richard Conlin by 41 votes. by Pramila Jayapal / November 17, 2013