News Labor shortages, heat bring tough tides for WA shellfish farm At Taylor Shellfish Farms, hiring is increasingly a challenge as skyrocketing housing costs and difficult working conditions make it hard to recruit. by Mara Kardas-Nelson High Country News / October 17, 2022
During wildfires, West Coast farmworkers forced to put harvest over health Little is done to protect the workers’ health, and many feel powerless to hold employers accountable. by Mara Kardas-Nelson & Jess Alvarenga & Rosa Amanda Tuirán InvestigateWest / October 6, 2020
How wildfires in the American West hurt the entire country As smoke travels, it can cause illness and economic hardship thousands of miles away. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / October 1, 2020
As wildfires break records, firefighters face growing health risks Emerging scientific evidence shows they may be at risk of respiratory and heart illness, and maybe even cancer. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 28, 2020
How British Columbia protects its people from wildfire smoke The Canadian province is well ahead of Washington and Oregon in protecting people’s health from wildfires. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 22, 2020
Wildfire smoke’s health impacts have only just begun A growing body of evidence shows smoke sickens and can even kill. Is the government doing enough to protect residents? by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 21, 2020
Vacationing to support Hillary: 'camp-ation' Hillary Clinton campaigning in Pennsylvania. by Anthony B. Robinson / June 14, 2016
Culture A tale of two cities: revisited Revelers at Rainier Valley Summer Streets by Anthony B. Robinson / November 14, 2015
Seattle-born director's play takes Tennessee Williams play to new level (L to R) Richard Prioleau, Rebecca Gibel, Tiffany Nichole Greene, and Grant Chapman in Intiman Theatre’s Orpheus Descending. by Anthony B. Robinson / July 20, 2015
Faith and gay rights: An easing of the culture wars? Supporters of change: Churches took part in the Sacramento gay pride parade in 2013. by Anthony B. Robinson / June 28, 2015
