Environment
Seattle's complicated addiction to smartphones, explained
If so many people are frustrated with how much they use their phones, why can’t they cut back?
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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Environment
Orca J17 is starving, but death isn't inevitable
New aerial drone photography shows southern resident killer whale J17 in dire straits and suffering from a serious condition scientists call "peanut head."
Environment
Why are so many gray whales dying in WA?
Eighteen gray whales have stranded themselves along Washington's shorelines in 2019, and experts are looking for answers.
News
Ballard's Ascent Outdoors shutters
The gear retailer shocked employees and customers by suddenly closing after 25 years in business.
Environment
Pink could be safer for hunting. Will anyone wear it?
Backers claim fluorescent pink is brighter than orange in the field, and could attract more people to hunting. But critics say the science — and female support — isn't there yet.