News Labor shortages, heat bring tough tides for WA shellfish farm At Taylor Shellfish Farms, hiring is increasingly a challenge as skyrocketing housing costs and difficult working conditions make it hard to recruit. by Mara Kardas-Nelson High Country News / October 17, 2022
During wildfires, West Coast farmworkers forced to put harvest over health Little is done to protect the workers’ health, and many feel powerless to hold employers accountable. by Mara Kardas-Nelson & Jess Alvarenga & Rosa Amanda Tuirán InvestigateWest / October 6, 2020
How wildfires in the American West hurt the entire country As smoke travels, it can cause illness and economic hardship thousands of miles away. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / October 1, 2020
As wildfires break records, firefighters face growing health risks Emerging scientific evidence shows they may be at risk of respiratory and heart illness, and maybe even cancer. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 28, 2020
How British Columbia protects its people from wildfire smoke The Canadian province is well ahead of Washington and Oregon in protecting people’s health from wildfires. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 22, 2020
Wildfire smoke’s health impacts have only just begun A growing body of evidence shows smoke sickens and can even kill. Is the government doing enough to protect residents? by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 21, 2020
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