News How COVID-19 hurt Seattle's plan to strengthen its tree laws The city council passed legislation in 2008 that was supposed to be temporary, but stronger measures still haven’t taken root. by Jenny Cunningham InvestigateWest / July 9, 2020
Opinion The 'greatest bird guide ever' on race, survival, and birding while Black Meet Drew Lanham, the professor and conservation activist behind the viral video "Rules for the Black Birdwatcher." by Glenn Nelson / October 29, 2019
Opinion Seattle's trees are dying. Blame the beetles Bronze birch borers are thriving during the city's hotter summers. Is their infestation a sign of advancing climate change? by Glenn Nelson / September 18, 2019
Opinion 'Nature keeps me grounded': How burns, racism and death inspired this WA outdoor festival The idea behind Refuge Outdoor Festival? That there's power in cultivating space with people who share similar experiences. by Glenn Nelson / September 4, 2019
Opinion Fighting for clean air in one of Seattle's most polluted neighborhoods This Beacon Hill leader is trying to thwart environmental plight with optimism. by Glenn Nelson / May 13, 2019 / Updated at 11:00 AM
Environment From the mean streets to the national parks Shelton Johnson as Elizy Bowman. by Glenn Nelson for High Country News / August 13, 2016
Environment Owls bring out the cuckoo in bird lovers Long-Eared Owls rarely turn up west of the Cascades, but this one was spotted near Stanwood. by Glenn Nelson / March 31, 2015
Politics South Seattle residents, scientists look for answers on air pollution's health threats Trucks operate at a Port of Seattle facility. Residents would like more steps to ensure diesel-engine pollution is minimized. by Robert McClure & Jenny Cunningham for InvestigateWest / June 13, 2011
Tech Port CEO talked green but balked at changes in law to reduce truck pollution Tay Yoshitani (Port of Seattle) by Robert McClure & Jenny Cunningham for InvestigateWest / June 13, 2011