Environment Nonprofit finds hope against wildfires with unexpected ally: charcoal To capture carbon and jumpstart forest thinning, Methow Valley couple – and Washington taxpayers – bet on biochar. by Mandy Godwin InvestigateWest / September 2, 2021
Environment A first for Washington, locals advise lawmakers on climate change WA’s first climate assembly sends nearly 150 recommendations to lawmakers by Mandy Godwin / April 16, 2021
Politics The bills we’re tracking in the 2021 Washington state Legislature Pandemic relief, climate change, taxes and more — here’s what we’re watching halfway into the session. by Mohammed Kloub / March 22, 2021 / Updated on Monday, May 3 at 2:50 p.m.
Politics How to follow and participate in the Washington state Legislature With the pandemic forcing lawmakers to meet remotely, it’s never been easier to make your voice heard right from home. by Mohammed Kloub / January 22, 2021
Environment Washington hosts first climate assembly in the United States Residents from all over the state begin virtual meetings to decide which climate change solutions to recommend to the Legislature in Olympia. by Mandy Godwin / January 19, 2021
Inside Cascade PBS The top stories readers helped us tell in 2020 Some of the most important stories we published this year were the ones you asked us to tell. by Mohammed Kloub / December 24, 2020
Western Washington wildfire is different — and it’s coming Here's how we prepare. by Mandy Godwin / November 17, 2020
News Third wave of COVID-19 spikes in King County — and we aren’t ready The pandemic enters a dangerous new phase, threatening essential workers, holiday plans and more. by Hannah Weinberger & Mandy Godwin / November 13, 2020 / Updated at 9:09 a.m. on November 13, 2020
Inside Cascade PBS Sad, eager, hopeful: Readers react to the 2020 election Here’s what readers from around the region have been thinking about this week. We still want to hear from you, too. by Mohammed Kloub / November 6, 2020 / Updated 1 p.m., Nov. 9
Environment What 13,000 wildfires teach us about Washington forests A deep dive into data from the Department of Natural Resources reveals some scary trends and surprising finds. by Mandy Godwin / November 6, 2020