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Will Northwest Seaweed Farming Finally Take Off?

by Cheri Lucas Rowlands June 13, 2022October 19, 2022

In this piece from late 2020, Stefan Milne explores the incredible potential of kelp as “a tool to fight ocean acidification, feed the world, and restore Native food sovereignty.” One study estimated a “marine garden” the size of Washington state could provide enough protein to feed earth’s population, all while cleaning pollutants. He dove into […]

King Tut's Golden Mask
Posted inCuration, Nonfiction, Top 5

The Top 5 Longreads of the Week

by Longreads February 11, 2022October 19, 2022

This week, we’re sharing stories from Tara Roberts, Casey Cep, Benjamin Cassidy, David Alm, and Lacy Warner.

Posted inEditor's Pick

The Race to Free Washington’s Last Orca in Captivity

by Cheri Lucas Rowlands February 8, 2022October 19, 2022

“A southern resident’s violent capture off Whidbey Island was the original sin of a now-defunct local industry. Decades later, a Lummi-led effort to bring her home is on the verge of an improbable breakthrough.”

Posted inFeatured, Highlight, Nonfiction, Quote Posts

The Seattle Police Shooting of Native Woodcarver John T. Williams, 10 Years Later

by Cheri Lucas Rowlands August 28, 2020October 19, 2022

“I don’t think you can talk about police accountability in our region without also talking about the murder of John T. Williams.”

Posted inEditor's Pick

The Shooting of John T. Williams, 10 Years Later

by Cheri Lucas Rowlands August 27, 2020October 19, 2022

“A decade ago, Seattle police officer Ian Birk shot and killed a well-known Native woodcarver in the community — because he carried a pocketknife. Today, his older brother Rick Williams reflects on his unjust death.”

Posted inNonfiction, Top 5

The Top 5 Longreads of the Week

by Longreads December 6, 2019October 19, 2022

This week, we’re sharing stories from Pamela Colloff, Jordan Smith, James Ross Gardner, Michelle Dowd, and Jaya Saxena.

Posted inFeatured, Highlight, Quote Posts, Quotes, Science & Nature

The Octopus’ Branding Makeover: From Devil-Fish to Brilliant Invertebrate

by Krista Stevens December 5, 2019October 19, 2022

“Each arm, with its own brain inside, moves completely independent of the others. So much so that arms have been known to steal food from each other.”

Posted inNonfiction, Top 5

The Top 5 Longreads of the Week

by Longreads June 7, 2019October 19, 2022

This week, we’re sharing stories from Sarah Weinman, Stephen Rodrick, Bianca Giaever, James Ross Gardner, and Megan Pugh.

Posted inHighlight, Nonfiction, Quote Posts, Quotes

Sing a Song of Hope: ‘Everything will be all right’

by Krista Stevens June 6, 2019October 19, 2022

“Like, wow. This is another family I have found.”

Posted inNonfiction, Top 5

The Top 5 Longreads of the Week

by Longreads May 10, 2019October 19, 2022

This week, we’re sharing stories from Caroline Chen, Keri Bertino, Ann Friedman, Allison Williams, and Brian Payton.

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