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
EMP's new exhibit shows how Nirvana rocked the world Instruments used by members of Nirvana on display in 'Nirvana: Taking Punk to the Masses' at EMP by TravisHay / April 27, 2011
The story of Nirvana's rise from Aberdeen to the world stage A cardigan sweater often worn by Kurt Cobain is prepared for display. by TravisHay / April 12, 2011
Tech 'Star Wars' and science: an exhibit with galactic potential The traveling exhibit 'Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination' opens this weekend (March 19-20) at Pacific Science Center and runs through May 8. by TravisHay / March 19, 2011
Reborn Neptune Theatre will host its first concert in June The Neptune: a fixture in the University District by TravisHay / March 17, 2011
Culture Crosscut Tout: A coming-out show for a Pearl Jam spinoff band Pearl Jam spinoff group Tres Mts. by TravisHay / March 16, 2011
