Environment
Polluting WA gold mine broke environmental laws 3,539 times
A federal judge ruled that the owner of the Buckhorn Mountain mine in Okanogan County is responsible for cleanup and could face over $100 million in fines.
John Stang
John Stang is a freelance writer who often covers state government and the environment. He can be reached on email at johnstang_8@hotmail.com and on Twitter at @johnstang_8
Latest work
News
Central WA is eyeing nuclear power again — but on a smaller scale
The Oregon-based company NuScale designed 'cookie cutter' reactors that can be mass produced. Scrutiny has followed.
News
Now, you can explore space-time from the Hanford nuclear site
The LIGO Exploration Center invites science enthusiasts of all ages to dive into astrophysics.
Environment
Farms in Central Washington boost their yield with solar energy
Two greenhouse domes on the Colville Reservation will house the state’s first 'agrivoltaics' project, where food and electricity can grow in tandem on small acreage.
Politics
A look at WA’s competitive 3rd Congressional District race
After voting to impeach former President Donald Trump, U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler is vulnerable for the first time in many election cycles.