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
Tech Seattle's tech boom is just getting started An Amazon building under construction earlier this year: Seattle's tech boom could be poised for takeoff. by Michael Luis / November 14, 2016
Tech Is Seattle's real advantage how adorable it is? A view of Downtown Seattle from Kerry Park on Queen Anne (March 2015) by Michael Luis / March 10, 2015
2014's #6 Most Read: Steve Scher's KUOW disappearing act KUOW will buy KPLU for $8 million. by David Brewster / December 23, 2014
Politics Growth game: Housing prices challenge Puget Sound Row houses in north Seattle by Michael Luis / November 30, 2014
Politics Puget Sound growth: Where will they all live? Condos along Leary Avenue NW in the urban village of Ballard. by Michael Luis / September 14, 2014
