Environment Coronavirus could make fighting Washington wildfires harder Agencies that prepare for wildfires and recruit firefighters are busy responding to the pandemic. That could be a problem come summer. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 27, 2020
Environment Climate bills in WA a ‘comprehensive failure’ in 2020, critics say Key legislation to cut carbon emissions died, while goal-setting bill offers no path to reach target. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 25, 2020
Environment WA lawmakers pave the way for electric cars, but activists want more As the legislative session comes to a close, the green lobby is pushing lawmakers to do more to take on climate change. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 10, 2020
Politics WA lawmakers want to fund solutions for healthier soil — and less gassy cows Bipartisan proposals before the state legislature would help scientists learn about storing carbon in soils and invest in GPS-guided tractors and climate-friendly cattle feed. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / February 20, 2020
Politics Inslee, environmentalists want aggressive action on climate, including a clean fuel standard They call this year’s Washington legislative session an opportunity to complete unfinished business. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / January 14, 2020
Politics After 15 years, Seattle’s radical experiment in no-barrier housing is still saving lives Once derided as "bunks for drunks," 1811 Eastlake pioneered a harm-reduction model that other cities now emulate. by Erica C. Barnett / September 25, 2019
Culture As more people seek help for gaming disorder, experts and gamers look for answers When a Seattle boy couldn’t stop playing video games, his parents came to a hard truth: Their son was addicted. And he’s not alone. by Erica C. Barnett / May 29, 2019
Morning Fizz: Gone Fishin' Erica Barnett and Josh Feit in a Pioneer Square alley. by Erica C. Barnett / June 12, 2012
Morning Fizz: The Latest Fundraising Stats Rep. Jay Inslee is interviewed on KCTS 9 by Enrique Cerna. by Erica C. Barnett / June 11, 2012