Mossback Mossback's Northwest: Roll on, Columbia! From its beginnings at a bucolic Canadian lake to shipwreck dangers at its mouth, the Columbia River has defined the region's history and culture. by Knute Berger / April 3, 2025
Politics New WA rule states abortion care must be provided in emergencies A policy ensuring access to lifesaving procedures performed during miscarriage was started by former Gov. Inslee and will be finalized by Gov. Ferguson. by Megan Burbank / February 24, 2025
News For many in Washington, Long COVID care remains out of reach A UW-Medicine clinic is one of the few that provides treatment and research on the chronic illness, but faces new federal funding challenges. by Megan Burbank / February 17, 2025 / Updated February 18, 2025
Mossback A history of vaccine skepticism, from 1920s Seattle to RFK Jr. Current debates over Trump’s controversial DHHS nominee echo the Pacific Northwest’s reputation a century ago as a bastion of “alternative medicine.” by Knute Berger / February 4, 2025
News Federal cuts threaten Washington crime victims’ advocacy programs Agencies are hoping Olympia can provide stable funding for the 52,000 state residents who receive resources such as legal aid and crisis intervention. by Megan Burbank / January 7, 2025 / Updated: 440 p.m. January 8, 2025
News Virginia Mason cuts reproductive health care after merger Since the hospital joined with a Catholic system, the birth center has shuttered and employee insurance soon won’t cover abortions and vasectomies. by Megan Burbank / December 23, 2024
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: The Columbia River’s elusive origins The remarkable journey of the Columbia River starts at a modest lake in remote British Columbia. by Knute Berger / November 22, 2024
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: The 1800s influencer obsessed with Tacoma George Francis Train, self-dubbed ”The Psycho,” ignited media fervor by circling the globe in 67 days in an effort to make the city a household name. by Knute Berger / November 15, 2024
Politics Bob Ferguson continues fight against abortion pill restrictions In a case with national implications, WA’s governor-elect and officials in 18 states are challenging FDA policies that limit access to mifepristone. by Megan Burbank / November 13, 2024
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: ‘The Graveyard of the Pacific’ Since 1792, an estimated 2,000 ships have sunk at the treacherous spot where the Columbia River meets the ocean. by Knute Berger / November 8, 2024