Opinion Trump calls them suspicious, but WA has counted late ballots for years President Trump and others have decried late-arriving mail ballots as suspicious. In our state, they’re anything but. by Ben Anderstone / October 30, 2020
Environment Can tribes sue the government over climate change? Tribal nations' efforts to force the U.S. to honor treaty rights could bolster environmental protections. by Anna V. Smith High Country News / May 21, 2019
Opinion 5 things to watch in the 8th District race In the contest between Kim Schrier and Dino Rossi, both parties have reason for hope. by Ben Anderstone / September 11, 2018
Opinion The GOP is having to play defense — even in Washington's deep-red districts In two local congressional districts, Republican incumbents face primary scares. by Ben Anderstone / August 29, 2018
Opinion Overperforming state Republicans due for a dousing Late ballots in the August primary leaned red, but the GOP is still in big trouble. by Ben Anderstone / August 17, 2018
Opinion After Democratic upsets, is Washington’s 8th District next? A Democratic win in Pennsylvania may spell more trouble for the GOP in trying to hold Dave Reichert’s seat. by Ben Anderstone / March 21, 2018
Environment Fishers are back in Washington — but can they survive? Biologists released a handful of the endangered, weasel-like animals in 2008, but now they must find out if the population is sustaining itself. by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / January 31, 2018
Politics What Neil Gorsuch could mean for Indian Country Gorsuch was confirmed in April along party lines, and no Western Democrat voted in his favor. But Gorsuch has a strong background in Indian law and a record of recognizing tribal sovereignty and self... by Anna V. Smith for High Country News / December 13, 2017
Environment On a beautiful and remote NW beach: Trash Derelict floats and other fisher gear make up some of the most visible marine debris dotting Pacific Northwest shorelines. by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / December 12, 2017
