From stowaway hatchlings to eager minds, there’s hope in the West.
Dear Friends
Posted inMay 1, 2020: Lives on Lockdown
In difficult times, community matters
Supporting each other helps us all do our best.
Posted inMarch 16, 2020: Wiring the Wild
An old colleague — and a new executive director
High Country News gets a new trail guide.
Posted inMarch 16, 2020: Wiring the Wild
Student journalists and a new face
Editors take time to help student journalists understand the craft, and a photo editor joins the staff.
Posted inMarch 1, 2020: Predator (Mis)perceptions
Tucson times, and a farewell
HCN spends time in Arizona, and we mourn the loss of a longtime staffer.
Posted inFebruary 1, 2020: How One Woman Took a Stand Against Tribal Disenrollment and Paid For It
Plans for HCN’s 50th anniversary bash come together
From puppies to party planning to new fellowships, we remain busy.
Posted inFebruary 1, 2020: How One Woman Took a Stand Against Tribal Disenrollment and Paid For It
Who has access to the West?
… and how does it change our views of this place?
Posted inDecember 9, 2019: Crossing to Safety
HCN celebrates newness in the new year
We have a new look, editors and fellows.
Posted inNovember 25, 2019: Forever Mines
Many reasons to celebrate November
New employees join our staff and heritage months make the days extra special.
Posted inOctober 28, 2019: Where Hunting Still Has Meaning
Jars of jam and a lot of joy
Harvest season meant conferences, visitors and a wonderful wedding.
Posted inOctober 14, 2019: Severed Ties
The time is right for new leadership at HCN
As the organization enters its 50th year, we prepare for the future.
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 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.