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
Politics How the 2020 census could alter state politics The recent election has quickly shifted attention to 2018 and the partisan balance in Congress. by Bill Stafford / January 3, 2018
Politics Political mystery: How council districts will change city budgeting Soon Seattle will elect its city council members by district. So, ah, how exactly is that going to work? by Bill Stafford / March 25, 2014
Politics Obama should play the Seattle card The Port of Seattle. (Chuck Taylor) by Bill Stafford / April 24, 2013
Culture Best of 2012: A new world brand: The Seattle Diet Combining local agriculture and food with a healthy lifestyle could become another aspect of the Seattle brand. Barcelona is one city showing how to do this. by Bill Stafford / December 27, 2012
