Mossback Mossback's Northwest: Roll on, Columbia! From its beginnings at a bucolic Canadian lake to shipwreck dangers at its mouth, the Columbia River has defined the region's history and culture. by Knute Berger / April 3, 2025
Environment Out & Back: A West Seattle sanctuary for bees is buzzing Alison harvests honey with Chris Porter, an activist, conservationist and beekeeper, while discussing steps anyone can take to help fight extinction. by Shirlyn J. Wong / February 21, 2025
Indigenous Affairs Native nations lead salmon restoration efforts in Columbia Basin The number of returning adult salmon and steelhead has doubled since the 1990s, but is still only halfway to the NWPCC’s goal of 5 million. by Nika Bartoo-Smith Underscore + ICT / February 10, 2025
Environment The key to maintaining and renovating Seattle’s Ballard Locks Engineers work to replace machinery, prevent flooding and maintain antiquated equipment all while minimizing disruption at America’s busiest locks. by Andrew Engelson / February 10, 2025
Environment Seattle’s canopy shrinks as ordinance protects the wrong trees Since 2023, the city has classified more than 2,000 trees as “protected” — without regard to whether they ever were threatened by development. by Robert McClure / InvestigateWest / February 3, 2025
Environment Support for this article is provided by Pacific Science Center. Nick on the Rocks: Colossal batholiths collide in the Cascades The massive Golden Horn and Black Peak granite towers near Washington Pass tell a story 50 million years in the making. by Adam Brown / January 24, 2025
Inside Cascade PBS Reporting on — and for — young Washingtonians Through a new partnership with KNKX, Nate Sanford will cover state politics and policy with an emphasis on how they impact people 18 to 35. by Nate Sanford / January 22, 2025
Environment Support for this article is provided by Pacific Science Center. Nick on the Rocks: The volcanic birth of Vancouver’s Beacon Rock Lewis and Clark were astounded by this 800-foot-tall basalt tower on their journey down the Columbia River, but didn’t know its fiery origin story. by Adam Brown / January 17, 2025
Politics A look at the Washington Legislature’s 2025 environmental agenda A plan to create a state watchdog for the oil industry was deferred, but bills on recycling, salmon and data centers could come under consideration. by John Stang / January 16, 2025
Environment Support for this article is provided by Pacific Science Center. Nick on the Rocks: Unlocking the secrets of Seattle’s lakes Why are some salty and some freshwater? A giant ice sheet carved them 16,000 years ago, creating the hills, valleys and waterways that shape the city. by Adam Brown / January 10, 2025