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
Equity Best of 2012: How homeless remembrance finally found a Seattle home Leaves of Remembrance and fallen leaves outside of the Seattle Justice Center by Alison Sargent / December 31, 2012
Seattle Weekender: Lovers on the waterfront, the Eurocup final, berry picking The new ferris wheel on the Seattle waterfront (May 25, 2012). by Alison Sargent / June 28, 2012
Culture How homeless remembrance finally found a Seattle home Leaves of Remembrance and fallen leaves outside of the Seattle Justice Center by Alison Sargent / June 20, 2012
Culture Seattle Weekender: The morality of lies, E.J. Dionne and erotic art It takes a crowd: Fremont's Solstice Parade celebrates urban living. by Alison Sargent / June 14, 2012
Seattle Weekender: Country Western eye candy, a very furry 5K, and power tool drag races Montgomery Clift eyes something intently by Alison Sargent / June 7, 2012