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
Politics Washington state jobs, universities vulnerable to D.C's fiscal cliff A scene from the University of Washington campus by Joe Copeland / November 29, 2012
Tech Debunking organics: Not in Seattle's backyard Washington agriculture experts say Stanford got it wrong with their recent study discrediting the benefits of organic food. by Joe Copeland / September 9, 2012
Environment Seattle's new motto: In banning plastic bags, look to Bellingham The first grocery plastic bag, in the late 1970s by Joe Copeland / November 17, 2011
Environment Playing a tricky toll card in fighting the waterfront tunnel A demonstration against a watefront tunnel (2011). by Joe Copeland / July 14, 2011
Politics An ambitious new effort to improve south end schools Mary Jean Ryan by Joe Copeland / June 30, 2011
Politics Japanese nonprofits tie relief and peace work Nonprofits don't enjoy the tax benefits their U.S. counterparts do, but they are a growing force. by Joe Copeland / March 22, 2011
