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
Opinion Seattle police had a chance to prove abolitionists wrong. They didn’t. The department's inability to change over the past year has shown that its problems are hardwired into policing, and reform is not working. by Shaun Scott / May 25, 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
Opinion A tragic Seattle story explains the decline of American welfare The legacy of Linda “Welfare Queen” Taylor lives on in Washington state. by Shaun Scott / January 26, 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
Opinion In Washington state, housing is the question and the answer The pandemic reminds us that home is central to civic life. It's time we made housing security a social right for all. by Shaun Scott / November 25, 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
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
Environment Bullitt Prize winner uses affordable housing to fight climate change Patience Malaba works with advocates to develop affordable housing that also reduces greenhouse gas emissions. by Mandy Godwin / September 29, 2020