Investigations
Battered by destructive floods, Grays Harbor bets on a $182M levee
A 'once-in-a-generation' project could help Washington coastal cities Hoquiam and Aberdeen hold off economically devastating climate disasters.
Hannah Weinberger
Hannah Weinberger is a former reporter at Crosscut, focused on science and the environment. Previously on staff at Wirecutter, Bicycling, and Outside, Hannah's coverage explores outdoor recre
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Investigations
The effort to save SeaTac’s biggest forest amid airport expansion
Community pressure and federal legislation could help protect a hard-won South King County park from long-term development.
Investigations
Amid heavy smoke, wildfire crews work without practical respirators
'There are times where you just don’t breathe, because you can’t.'
Investigations
What WA’s new wildfire smoke rules might mean for outdoor workers
Washington could be the second state to impose permanent safety regulations, but employers and workplace advocates disagree on the proposal.
Environment
Climate hazards are the Duwamish Valley’s top concern, survey finds
The Duwamish Valley Climate Resilience Survey found environmental impacts outweigh issues like crime and housing for residents. How can people prepare?