Politics
QAnon conspiracy theories have seeped into Northwest politics
The baseless movement claims satanic pedophiles run the world. One professor describes it as ‘a decentralized online conspiracy cult.’
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PNW wildfire smoke has outdoor workers worried — and sick
Health experts warn effects of smoky skies could linger for months and even make some people more susceptible to the coronavirus.
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The secret history of smokejumpers in Washington's Methow Valley
Now a staple in combating wildfires across the West, barnstormers and foresters developed one of the most elite firefighting programs here in Washington.
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Fighting fire with fire to save Washington's forests
After over a century of fire suppression, the U.S. Forest Service is using prescribed burns as a way to reduce the risk of megafires.
Environment
Here’s what pregnant orcas are up against in Puget Sound
Tahlequah’s baby bump has whale watchers excited. But is it too soon to celebrate?