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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?

Tom Banse

Salish Current

/ June 3, 2024

A flag is seen in the ruins of a home seen in front of a barren hillside.

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.

Tom Banse

Washington State Standard

/ March 20, 2024

A humpback whale breaches in the Salish Sea

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.

Tom Banse

Northwest News Network

/ August 16, 2019

A large rat in a harness digs inside a pen filled with dirt.

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.

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.

Tom Banse

Northwest News Network

/ July 17, 2019

Culture

The Fabulous Downey Brothers on aliens, band rules and those crazy costumes

(From left) Alex Link, Liam Downey, Chandra Farnsworth, Sean Downey, Frederick Dobler and Louis Messina in full Downey Bros. regalia.

Joseph Sutton-Holcomb

/ June 28, 2015

Culture

The singular Maiah Manser on the viola, Kurt Cobain and staying true to her art

"Maybe I write some weird, different songs," says Maiah Manser, "but they’ll still go together because they’re all me."

Joseph Sutton-Holcomb

/ May 18, 2015

Culture

Rapper Gifted Gab on music, the Central District and that elusive work-life balance

"I’m very observant. I watch other people, and I go to a lot of shows. When I go out it looks like I’m kickin’ it, but I’m really studying."

Joseph Sutton-Holcomb

/ April 26, 2015

Culture

Panic attacks, day jobs & other aspects of recording an album in your apartment

Peter and Jordan of Murder Vibes.

Joseph Sutton-Holcomb

/ March 29, 2015

The Weekend List: Artist Rodrigo Valenzuela's picks for your weekend

A Scott Lawrimore-curated multimedia look at race, a Tom Skerritt- Carla Korbes ballet collaboration and a trio of local writers on laughing in tragedy's face. Plus, poetic Cambodian rock at the...

Joseph Sutton-Holcomb

/ February 5, 2015