Climate, History: This month is the 90th anniversary of the Tillamook Burn
The first fire began on August 14th, 1933 but did not make a large advance. Then, on August 24th, hot, dry winds began blowing – and in less than a…
Education, finance: Financial illiteracy at core of education loan debt problems
Poor financial decision making is likely at the core of excessive education debts, as students make decisions that do not make economic sense.
Public health: Pediatricians say kids should not walk to school by themselves until age 10
The American Academy of Pediatrics says kids should not be allowed to walk to school by themselves until age 10
Based on a terrible study: Cycling advocates think wearing helmets is unsafe
A poorly done study concludes bike helmets encourage road rage. The study is so poor that its results are invalid.
Demographics, Education: Layoffs and school closures throughout Washington State
And state schools Superintendent Chris Reykdal said earlier this year that schools could be roiled with budget woes for years to come, a combination of a “perfect storm” of financial…
EVs: Tax credits, buying versus leasing
To take advantage of a tax credit loophole on EVs, some car makers want to do more leasing: Hyundai, Kia and Ford say they will look to increase leasing on…
AI: Prof. Noah Giansiracusa on the media hype over AI
"AI" systems are doing amazing things but the limitations are still huge. Unfortunately, the hype has gotten ahead of the reality, says Prof. Noah Giansiracusa.
Business: Gen Z’s thoughts on work are not crazy
Most of my Gen Z peers actually fall somewhere in between, advocating for work-life balance and professional growth, including climbing the corporate ranks. But those teens and 20-somethings are being…
Demographics: Washington looking to cut schools, programs
Seattle officials say it’s too early to know which schools would close but the majority of enrollment loss has been in elementary grades. Source: School closures, cuts to clubs and…
Demographics: American colleges in crisis
Source: American colleges in crisis with enrollment decline largest on record | Fortune What first looked like a pandemic blip has turned into a crisis. Nationwide, undergraduate college enrollment dropped…