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 Rapper Matt ‘Spek’ Watson says go out and make the world you want to live in by Jake Uitti / September 3, 2015
Culture Seattle musicians grab Portland idea to seek fair treatment A scene from the Nectar Lounge, one of the venues that has signed an agreement with Fair Trade Music Seattle. by Jake Uitti / August 25, 2015
Culture Robert Hardgrave is both a visual artist and a City Superhero City Superhero Robert Hardgrave by Jake Uitti / August 20, 2015
Culture Writer and filmmaker as Superhero: Shaun Scott Filmmaker and writer Shaun Scott is our latest Seattle Superhero by Jake Uitti / August 6, 2015
Culture City Superhero: Julia Massey, musician, mom City Superhero Julia Massey (for the full version of the drawing, scroll to the bottom of the story). by Jake Uitti / July 23, 2015
