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 A princess wish: cancer care for all Jordan's princess Dina Mired (right) and Seattle's Dr. Julie Gralow at Children's Hospital. by Vanesha Manuturi / June 25, 2013
Tech State's science, tech students see new opportunity at home After his liver transplant in 2010, University of Washington sophomore Ameen Tabatabai is now back in school, with a $5,000 scholarship. by Vanesha Manuturi / June 3, 2013
Tech Coworking: Seattle office collectives take off A few members of Greenwood's Works Progress by Vanesha Manuturi / April 24, 2013
Politics Local women & families are left out of new immigration bill Women speak out on immigration reform by Vanesha Manuturi / April 18, 2013
Politics We Day inspired thousands of Seattle kids. Now what? KeyArena was packed with 15,000 students last Wednesday for the first ever We Day Seattle by Vanesha Manuturi / April 1, 2013
