News Labor shortages, heat bring tough tides for WA shellfish farm At Taylor Shellfish Farms, hiring is increasingly a challenge as skyrocketing housing costs and difficult working conditions make it hard to recruit. by Mara Kardas-Nelson High Country News / October 17, 2022
During wildfires, West Coast farmworkers forced to put harvest over health Little is done to protect the workers’ health, and many feel powerless to hold employers accountable. by Mara Kardas-Nelson & Jess Alvarenga & Rosa Amanda Tuirán InvestigateWest / October 6, 2020
How wildfires in the American West hurt the entire country As smoke travels, it can cause illness and economic hardship thousands of miles away. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / October 1, 2020
As wildfires break records, firefighters face growing health risks Emerging scientific evidence shows they may be at risk of respiratory and heart illness, and maybe even cancer. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 28, 2020
How British Columbia protects its people from wildfire smoke The Canadian province is well ahead of Washington and Oregon in protecting people’s health from wildfires. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 22, 2020
Wildfire smoke’s health impacts have only just begun A growing body of evidence shows smoke sickens and can even kill. Is the government doing enough to protect residents? by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 21, 2020
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
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
