Culture Seattle to host its first literary festival in 18 years This weekend, Town Hall’s new celebration of writers aims to fortify the spirits of our City of Literature. by Paul Constant / September 14, 2022
Environment WA dairies must do more to clean up their act, judges rule Environmentalists call the decision a ‘watershed moment,’ as concerns about groundwater pollution mount in Yakima Valley and Whatcom County. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / July 13, 2021
Environment Heat wave evokes fears of another massive salmon die-off in PNW Unprecedented temperatures recall a 2015 heat wave that killed 99% of salmon returning to one stretch of the Snake River. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / July 7, 2021
Environment Climate crisis, shrinking habitat threaten ‘cute, funny’ WA birds U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service considers listing Mt. Rainier ptarmigan on the federal endangered species list. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / July 6, 2021
Culture NW comic book chronicles Japanese Americans who fought internment Created by local writers and artists, ‘We Hereby Refuse’ illustrates untold true stories of heroism with vivid graphics. by Paul Constant / June 7, 2021
Environment Sniffing out truffles in Washington’s woods The state hosts a bounty of truffles for enterprising gourmands — but finding them requires a dog’s superpowered nose. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / May 21, 2021
Culture Seattle’s Short Run comics and arts festival is in it for the long run Forced to cancel the 10th annual edition of the beloved small press event, organizers have three books and a new space in the works. by Paul Constant / May 17, 2021
Environment Solar power becomes ‘nightmare’ for some Klickitat County residents If approved, the utility-scale solar farm would be the largest in Washington state. But not all residents are happy about it. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / May 12, 2021
Environment WA effort on training hounds to haze cougars worries conservationists The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission recently approved a new rule to train hound handlers to haze cougars. But conservationists are worried. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / March 11, 2021
Environment Report: Salmon in WA are ‘teetering on the brink of extinction’ The Northwest’s iconic fish are in crisis due to warming waters and habitat degradation, the recent report shows. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / January 20, 2021
