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
Now Showing: "Güeros", a lovely Mexican road movie Three amigos search Mexico City in director Alonso Ruiz Placios's award-winning film. by Rustin Thompson / June 25, 2015
Culture Viral Video: Ebullient promo for classic Beach Boys' tune Wilson's version of the West Indies folk tune hit #3 on the U.S. music charts. by Rustin Thompson / June 21, 2015
Culture Now Showing: "Love & Mercy" sending out very good vibrations Paul Dano plays the young Brian Williams by Rustin Thompson / June 18, 2015
Culture Now Showing: Nothing to care about in "Heaven Knows What" "Heaven Knows What" star Arielle Holmes by Rustin Thompson / June 11, 2015
Culture Viral Video: Louis C.K.'s "most offensive SNL monologue ever" Louis C.K. stirred the pot with his pedophile monologue on Saturday Night Live. by Rustin Thompson / June 11, 2015
