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 Directory resistance: The challenge of contacting local government Can't find an email or phone number in the state's online directory? Join the club. by Peter Lewis / October 8, 2013
Politics Phone mystery: landline usage down, taxes up. CenturyLink's landline use is down 60 percent. by Peter Lewis / October 2, 2013
Beyond crackerjacks: 10 ways to fix Safeco Field What's worse than the Seattle Mariners' record? A fed-up super-fan's top 10 list of easy Safeco improvements. by Peter Lewis / July 26, 2013
Tech Seattle to Comcast: Answer the phone! Comcast customers: Tired of waiting in on-hold hell. by Peter Lewis / June 24, 2013
Politics WA's gift to taxpayers? $29.3 billion Who's got the money? by Matt Rosenberg / February 6, 2012
