Javier Zamora’s memoir follows a young child’s yearning to be with his parents in California as he makes the treacherous journey from El Salvador to the U.S. by himself.
In ‘Solito,’ a child’s harrowing solo migration is laid bare
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A new podcast explores the Almeda Drive Fire’s aftermath
Isabella Ruikis’ ‘movement journalism’ explores Oregon’s most destructive wildfire and finds hope for the future in community-based action.
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Disasters are changing the role of educators
Meet the assistant superintendent leading a rural district through wildfire and COVID-19.
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A Q&A with Mary Peltola, Alaska’s new House Rep
HCN caught up with the Democrat and first Alaska Native person in Congress to talk about balancing development and environmental protection.
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The complexities of teaching Indigenous history
In Ogden, Utah, familiar questions of shared responsibility and shared histories surfaced —all at a three-day symposium on the railroad and Indian Country.
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Spreading the news
Tips for readers on sharing High Country News.
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On the road, a taste of home
The Saini family’s Punjabi dhabas serve ‘good vibes only.’
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Letters to the editor, September 2022
Comments from readers.
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Irked sea lions and a strange peanut pusher
Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.
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Climate and Congress
Historic political action, but is it enough?
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How a hidden cave can help scientists understand the climate
Sometimes learning about the past to figure out the future requires crawling beneath tons of rock.
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The Colorado River’s alfalfa problem
Growing less hay is the only way to keep the river’s water system from collapsing
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We are all of us animals
Talia Lakshmi Kolluri’s debut collection roars, screeches and stuns.
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Is the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act ready for climate action?
The bipartisan legislation includes $1.4 billion in annual conservation funding, but climate change isn’t explicitly addressed.
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The anxiety and satisfaction of race day
A writer traces the motivations that led her to run a half-marathon on the California coast.
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Indigenous farmers reclaim time-honored techniques
Growing traditions in northern New Mexico.
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Can ravaged economies be healed with a restoration industry?
Cleaning up the West could be as lucrative as wrecking it.
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More shrubs means way more moose in western Alaska
Climate change is causing ecosystem shifts, and the cascading effects impact animals and hunters.
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The new top ways to go outdoors
If you’re getting out into nature, do right by the land and each other.