Equity Under Trump's EPA, pesticide workers pin hopes on state Farm worker advocates say they welcome efforts to strengthen state pesticide regulations, but they aren't optimistic in Trump's EPA. by Martha Baskin / February 12, 2018
Politics Trump’s gift: ‘He’s knocked some of the smugness out of us’ Three White House alums talk about Trump's rise, what it means for America, and where we go next. by Greg Hanscom / February 11, 2018
Environment Can the Northwest hold the line against climate change? As the the Trump administration rolls back environmental protections, coastal communities form a choke point for fossil fuel exports. by Greg Hanscom / February 10, 2018
Politics 7 tips for talking to people you disagree with Can we all agree that we need to find ways to talk to people on the other side of the political/ ideological divide? Yes? Good. Here are some things to keep in mind. by Greg Hanscom / February 8, 2018
Environment Fishers are back in Washington — but can they survive? Biologists released a handful of the endangered, weasel-like animals in 2008, but now they must find out if the population is sustaining itself. by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / January 31, 2018
Politics Rising political star Julián Castro headlines Crosscut Festival Julián Castro, a presidential hopeful for 2020, will speak at Crosscut Festival. by Greg Hanscom / January 3, 2018
Environment On a beautiful and remote NW beach: Trash Derelict floats and other fisher gear make up some of the most visible marine debris dotting Pacific Northwest shorelines. by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / December 12, 2017
Environment Your fleece is contaminating our oysters Many shellfish grown in coastal British Columbia have plastic in them, according to research led by shellfish biologist Sarah Dudas. by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / September 14, 2017