The West may not represent progress, but it does represent constant flux.
The myth of American progress
Posted inAugust 20, 2018: Where the West is Moving - and Why
Warm weather and a warm welcome
We welcome a new associate photo editor and celebrate life changes.
Posted inAugust 20, 2018: Where the West is Moving - and Why
Truckers take on human trafficking
‘Our idea was to turn a passive audience into a disruptive force.’
Posted inAugust 20, 2018: Where the West is Moving - and Why
Conservationists give assisted migration a second look
The West’s climate is changing too quickly for some species to keep up. Should people intervene?
Posted inAugust 20, 2018: Where the West is Moving - and Why
Farmworkers face illness and death in the fields
‘The reality is that the machinery of growers is taken better care of than the lives of farmworkers.’
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Domestic horses deserve care and respect, not neglect
In Ashland, Oregon, an equine sanctuary fills the gap left by irresponsible owners.
Posted inAugust 31, 2018: The Big Threat to Bighorns
Naming the Borderlands’ lost
In Arizona, a humanitarian crisis spurs researchers to find new ways of identifying migrant remains.
Posted inSeptember 17, 2018: The Pioneer of Ruin
How Native filmmakers are restoring cinematic narratives
Indigenous film festivals showcase Native stories, but more support is needed to reach mainstream audiences.
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A strange feeling of safety for a Black American
Under the gaze of tribal police, a writer finds a new sense of freedom.
Posted inAugust 31, 2018: The Big Threat to Bighorns
As ethics questions swirl, Zinke knows how to work a crowd
The Interior secretary woos conservatives with logging, drilling, public access.
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Mining protections lapse on one of Oregon’s wildest rivers
The Department of Interior’s failure to extend restrictions exposes the weaknesses of a key environmental law.
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Rural railroads are more important than your new trails
Converting rails to trails can hurt economies and make it harder to battle blazes.
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‘No trespassing’ laws create personal playgrounds for the wealthy
Westerners must fight for the right to roam in the age of ‘stand your ground’ laws.
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Mixed-ancestry wolves are recolonizing the Pacific Northwest
Their combination of coastal and inland DNA could help them survive a changing climate.
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How tweets can map a #wildfire
Social media could help monitor air pollution that physical monitors miss.
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Latest: The Forest Service’s use of fire retardant has doubled since 2014
Despite environmental harms, the agency continues to rely on aerial drops to battle blazes.
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Trevor Noah owes Indigenous women an apology
Racially and sexually objectifying Aboriginal women reflects a long practice in Australia and abroad.
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What it’s like to fight wildfires in the West
A photojournalist and firefighter describes the challenges of battling wildland blazes.
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To protect a forest, a town agreed to leave it alone
With wildfires looming, Flagstaff came together to support national forest closures.
Posted inAugust 31, 2018: The Big Threat to Bighorns
The next Supreme Court pick could shape Indian law for decades
The highest court in the land holds legal power over tribal nations, but it lacks knowledge of tribal law.