As the organization enters its 50th year, we prepare for the future.
Dear Friends
Posted inSeptember 16, 2019: "We can either wait on Mother Nature – or we can give it a shot ourselves."
Fall brings professors, pedalers and presidential candidates
Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet stops by our office, and we wish a fond farewell to a longtime staffer.
Posted inSeptember 2, 2019: In Bad Faith
California’s contradictions embody the West
From progressive policies to bumper-to-bumper traffic, the Golden State is larger than a sum of its parts.
Posted inAugust 19, 2019: 2068: The Speculative Journalism Issue
Coming home to the West
Old friends swing by our offices, and we say a few sad goodbyes.
Posted inAugust 5, 2019: From Prison to Fireline
Accolades and some new roles
New interns and a fellow arrive, and our editorial staff continues to morph.
Posted inJuly 21, 2019: A Radical Return
Development in Bozeman and the basin
The West continues to morph from growth and climate change.
Posted inJune 24, 2019: Losing Lake Coeur d'Alene
Staff dispatch to many destinations
And one gives a major gift of her own.
Posted inJune 10, 2019: 'None of this happened the way you think it did'
On the Road to 50: Stitching the Northwest back together
The past, present and future of the West, and HCN’s coverage of the region.
Posted inMay 27, 2019: Public Pushback
On Rhubarb and redactions
An HCN editor trains NYTimes staff, and we remember longtime readers.
Posted inMay 13, 2019: Atomic Tourists
On the Road to 50: A grand beginning
It’s a dangerous and promising time. HCN seeks to tell the many stories of the West.
Posted inApril 29, 2019: A History of Violence
Yodelers, goats, promotions and other surprises
Two of our editors advance, and HCN wins an award for Best Energy and Environment Writing.
Posted inApril 15, 2019: Scene of the Crime
A return from our spring hiatus
HCN receives an American Society of Journalists and Authors award and a lovely tribute to our former publisher.
Posted inMarch 18, 2019: Arizona's Wild Horse Paradox
A bittersweet goodbye
An editor moves on while others tackle some of journalism’s biggest challenges.
Posted inMarch 4, 2019: El Nuevo Movimiento
A new podcast, and a farewell
We mourn the loss of our longtime friend, Patsy Batchelder.
Posted inFebruary 18, 2019: Barriers to Entry
Editors out and about this winter
From Washington Post op-eds to guest speaking engagements, our editors stay busy (and warm).
Posted inFebruary 4, 2019: Nizhoni Girls
Road trips and the Rusty Spur
Editorial staffers take a retreat and speak at several panels.
Posted inJanuary 21, 2019: What Killed Washington's Carbon Tax?
A new year, a new intern and a new investigative story
Staffers bump up against the government shutdown on holiday break.
Posted inDecember 24, 2018: Good news, bad news
A holiday thank you to our readers
We enjoy our annual open house gathering and plan an issue break.
Posted inDecember 10, 2018: Critical Mass
A most welcome winter
Former editorial fellows receive recognition, and fact-checking curious visitors swing through the office.
Posted inNovember 26, 2018: Follow the fish
Scary times in the neighborhood
Elections coverage and Halloween kept staff busy, even as we prep for our annual holiday soiree.