Environment Coronavirus could make fighting Washington wildfires harder Agencies that prepare for wildfires and recruit firefighters are busy responding to the pandemic. That could be a problem come summer. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 27, 2020
Environment Climate bills in WA a ‘comprehensive failure’ in 2020, critics say Key legislation to cut carbon emissions died, while goal-setting bill offers no path to reach target. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 25, 2020
Environment WA lawmakers pave the way for electric cars, but activists want more As the legislative session comes to a close, the green lobby is pushing lawmakers to do more to take on climate change. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 10, 2020
Politics WA lawmakers want to fund solutions for healthier soil — and less gassy cows Bipartisan proposals before the state legislature would help scientists learn about storing carbon in soils and invest in GPS-guided tractors and climate-friendly cattle feed. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / February 20, 2020
Politics Inslee, environmentalists want aggressive action on climate, including a clean fuel standard They call this year’s Washington legislative session an opportunity to complete unfinished business. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / January 14, 2020
Politics Paul Schell's sudden death leaves Whidbey heartbroken Paul Schell, as mayor in 1999 by Sue Frause / July 30, 2014
Culture The MV Coho: A low-budget response to winter tropics cravings The MV Coho in Victoria. by Sue Frause / November 22, 2012
Culture BoltBus: Cheap fares, free WiFi, occasional fire A BoltBus, headed to Vancouver. by Sue Frause / November 8, 2012
Culture Iceland comes calling at Staple & Fancy Icelandic musicians Julius and Asgeir Tausit take a break Staple & Fancy in Ballard. by Sue Frause / October 12, 2012