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
Politics NW Urban: Art and history remake Tacoma The Tacoma Art Museum: Ground zero for urban revolution. by Ray Gastil / August 14, 2013
Intiman's 'Hedda Gabler': You better believe Marya Sea Kaminski as Hedda by Ray Gastil / July 16, 2012
Culture Shaw's churning and authentic mind lives on in 'Arms and the Man' Anne Kennedy Brady as Raina and Ryan Childers as Sergius in 'Arms and the Man.' by Ray Gastil / May 24, 2011
Taking chamber music to the clubs Chiara String Quartet: many venues. by Ray Gastil / February 12, 2011
A contemporary spin on 'The Scarlet Letter' Izabel Mar as Pearl and Zabryna Guevara as Hester in Intiman Theatre's 'Scarlet Letter.' by Ray Gastil / November 8, 2010