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
Hip-hop, world peace, and the women of Seattle Is hip-hop a man's world? These Seattle women are taking the stage, the mike, and the paint brush to create a progressive art supporting a culture of self-betterment. by Himanee Gupta-Carlson / July 22, 2010
Culture A hip-hop battle that's all about peace and love Local deejays and emcees entertain hip-hop fans during 206 Zulu's anniversary festivities. by Himanee Gupta-Carlson / February 18, 2010
Culture A marathon day of writing at Richard Hugo House Detail from HImanee Gupta-Carlson's zine, produced at the Richard Hugo House Write-o-Rama. by Himanee Gupta-Carlson / December 6, 2009