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 Book City: Cliff Mass on the Northwest's naturalistic religion Cliff Mass by Valerie Easton / November 20, 2013
Environment Book City: Ciscoe Morris' reads to help you grow Ciscoe Morris by Valerie Easton / June 5, 2013
Environment Book City: Denis Hayes on the power of Dr. Seuss President of the Bullitt Foundation Denis Hayes by Valerie Easton / April 17, 2013
Environment Book City: A bird in the hand is the perfect book subject Tony Angell by Valerie Easton / February 27, 2013
Culture Whidbey gets serious about building local, healthy food systems A produce stand in Italy gives consumers a direct line to healthy, nutritious food. by Valerie Easton / October 27, 2011
Politics ELF members gained nothing by the UW arson, and so much was lost A former staff member of the University of Washington's Center for Urban Horticulture wonders why, seven years later, the crime makes no more sense than it did the morning Merrill Hall went up in... by Valerie Easton / May 30, 2008
