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
Politics Care about housing affordability? A clear choice in King County Assessor race by Sam R. Sperry / October 6, 2015
Politics Mitch McConnell gives Obama a tempting opening Paul Volcker, left, has got Obama's ear again by Sam R. Sperry / November 6, 2010
Politics Why Sen. Murray will breeze to a victory Sen. Patty Murray by Sam R. Sperry / August 19, 2010
Politics As bullets fly, the Seattle Times tweets A collection of tweets on the Maurice Clemmons police drama by Chuck Taylor / December 2, 2009
Politics Once again an insurgent mayor conquers city hall Mayor-elect Mike McGinn on Election Night by Sam R. Sperry / November 19, 2009
