News Canadian, U.S. post-pandemic travel trends are skipping the Point Isolated from the rest of Washington, the economy of tiny Point Roberts depends on B.C. traffic. What does a persistent slump mean for its future? by Tom Banse Salish Current / June 3, 2024
Environment A decade after the Oso landslide, WA works to improve preparedness The Snohomish County disaster killed 43 residents in 2014. Today, geologists can better help people get out of harm’s way due to boosts in tech and funding. by Tom Banse Washington State Standard / March 20, 2024
Environment Salish Sea's 'humpback comeback' is a good sign, but concerns remain More whales mean greater risk of ship strikes and fishing line entanglement. by Tom Banse Northwest News Network / August 16, 2019
Environment These giant rats failed mine-sniffing school. Now they have a new career in Tacoma While their relatives are saving lives around the world, Point Defiance's adorable African giant pouched rats are ambassadors for rodents everywhere. by Tom Banse Northwest News Network / July 24, 2019
Environment A proposed San Juans sanctuary may offer hope for captive orcas — and risks for wild ones Nonprofit advocates think sea pens will improve the retired killer whales' quality of life. SeaWorld vets disagree. by Tom Banse Northwest News Network / July 17, 2019
Tech The Achilles heel of Washington trade is under the knife A kaleidoscope of shipping containers. by eric schinfeld / August 7, 2014
Politics Washington: A laggard in prepping for an international future Eric Schinfeld by eric schinfeld / December 15, 2013
Tech An end to Canadian tax-dodging at our expense? Port of Seattle by eric schinfeld / September 17, 2013
Tech How to kill Puget Sound jobs A container ship in Prince Rupert, British Columbia. The port there is viewed as a growing competitor to U.S. Pacific Northwest ports. by eric schinfeld / July 5, 2012
Politics U.S. and Russia: time to declare normality The Kremlin in Moscow by eric schinfeld / April 4, 2012
