Environment In Washington, people keep building houses where they might burn Researchers found as more Americans move into fire-risk areas, they increase the likelihood and impact of wildfires. by Carl Segerstrom RANGE / June 26, 2023
Environment Amid pandemic meat shortage, a stampede for local beef Washington's small slaughterhouses see a boom as COVID hits big meat processors. Will it last? by Carl Segerstrom High Country News / May 26, 2020
Growth Newcomers fleeing expensive housing are finding it again in Spokane. Now they want protections A slate of measures intended to support low-income residents and reduce homelessness awaits a vote by the city council. by Carl Segerstrom High Country News / January 14, 2020
Environment These young activists want Washington and Oregon to be bolder on climate — so they sued their governors A win could mean more aggressive action to avoid climate disaster. Some environmental leaders think the lawsuit is a distraction from the action Jay Inslee and Kate Brown are pushing for. by Carl Segerstrom High Country News / November 15, 2019
Environment Concerned over dwindling salmon, advocates seek a political route to dam removal After decades of court cases have rebuffed federal management, it may take a political fix to restore salmon in the Columbia Basin. by Carl Segerstrom High Country News / October 1, 2019
Environment WA's endangered pygmy rabbits bounce back from the brink Recovering the endangered rabbits will test society’s willingness to let nature reclaim a landscape. by Carl Segerstrom High Country News / June 10, 2019
Culture 11 things to do in Seattle SIFF screenings, a capella concerts, a room full of mammals and more cultural happenings. by Brangien Davis & Jonathan Zwickel & Misha Berson / May 16, 2019
Environment Trump order threatens WA's environmental authority A recently signed executive order looks to fast-track permitting for coal terminals. by Carl Segerstrom High Country News / April 30, 2019
Culture 8 things to do in Seattle A poeting pairing at Hugo House, Octavia Butler-inspired music, Boylesque Fest and other cultural activities. by Brangien Davis & Jonathan Zwickel / April 18, 2019
Culture 9 things to do in Seattle Writer Valeria Luiselli, a trip to the moon, a ballet rendition of A Midsummer Night's Dream and other cultural happenings. by Brangien Davis & Jonathan Zwickel / April 11, 2019
