The state’s landmark climate law survived a repeal effort — and has raised billions of dollars. Here’s where that money is going.
Washington voters stand up for climate action
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Key Senate and House races remain uncalled across the West
A dramatic shift by Latino voters toward Trump helped create a red wave.
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Taking the long view
After election day, stories to step back and gain perspective.
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Resource production or preservation? Election puts Alaska lands on the line
From oil in the Arctic to the Ambler Road, Alaska’s resource and conservation battles await a new administration’s fate, affecting communities, ecosystems and industries alike.
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Fish camp in Alaska – without the fish
Yukon River communities fight to maintain their salmon fishing traditions.
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Your lawn could host an endangered ecosystem
In the effort to restore the Palouse Prairie, no project is too small.
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How the climate is changing your energy bill
Wildfires and winter storms are costing utilities and families.
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Tolt River Dam false alarms prompt worry and distrust
The town of Carnation has declared a state of emergency and is threatening dam managers with a lawsuit.
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Forest therapy for wildfire survivors
Spending time in the woods can help wildfire survivors recover.
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The future of New Mexico’s beloved bosque
In a warmer, drier climate, restoration has its limits.
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In Washington’s Yakima Valley, quinceañeras connect people and place
Teens are making the tradition their own with high-top sneakers, glowing dresses and Tiktok dances.
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Tenis, vestidos brillantes, y bailes de TikTok
En el Valle de Yakima, las jóvenes hacen suya la tradición quinceañera.
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The search for a taste of home in a new place
After a move from rural to urban Alaska, a writer hunts for the blueberries that nourish her family, body and spirit.
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Where does the horse come from?
A poem by Blas Falconer.
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‘Music gives voice to the soul directly’
#iamthewest: Giving voice to the people that make up communities in the region.
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There’s a long journey ahead, no matter who wins
Conserve your energy and focus on doing the least harm.
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Lovesick elk, flamingo fathers, Frankensheep and Bach for bison
Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.
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Remembering a remarkable environmental journalist
Bob Jones’ pioneering reporting spanned the West and the world.
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Letters to the Editor, November 2024
Comments from readers.