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
Culture 2014's #1 Most Read: Inside Mars Hill's massive meltdown How narcissism, misogyny and Mark Driscoll's own troubled past led to the mega-church mass exodus his flock was too scared to talk about. by Stacey Solie / December 30, 2014
Equity Danielle Goodwin's long journey from neglected child to loving mom Danielle Goodwin's family (left to right) niece Jahlia, husband James, son Roberto, Danielle, daughter Naomi, nephew Bob and son Julian by Stacey Solie / December 7, 2014
Equity Fixing a neglected brain How to stimulate rejuvenation in the adult brain is one of the key questions facing neuroscientists. by Stacey Solie / December 3, 2014
Equity The Neglected Brain, Part 1 Childhood neglect causes changes in the brain that trigger a cascade of physical and behavioral problems in adulthood. by Stacey Solie / December 1, 2014
