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
Culture Seattle’s legacy of student-led resistance Kit Bakke’s new book focuses on the “Seattle Seven” and how their movement during the Nixon years can work now. by Nick Licata / March 27, 2018
Opinion Inside the conservative plan to take over city politics Liberals complain that ALEC (the American Legislative Exchange Council) has too much influence in writing laws. by Nick Licata / January 5, 2016
Politics First Avenue: Is a new streetcar the smartest plan? Electric trolley lines can be cheaper to build and operate than streetcars. by Nick Licata / July 8, 2014
Politics Seattle police accountability: What does the public want? Nick Licata by Nick Licata / April 18, 2014
Politics The problem with Seattle's startup initiative Councilmember Nick Licata responds during a forum by Nick Licata / December 3, 2013
