A reorganization of the U.S. Forest Service and threats to federal funding could affect ongoing research in the Pacific Northwest.

A new ultra-modern, white building sits at the mouth of the Port of Tacoma, just south of the Murray Morgan Bridge. It's a new skills center, called Maritime|253, for Pierce County high schoolers who are interested in a career in the maritime industry.

Sharing songs and stories in the KNKX studios, jazz musician John Pizzarelli reflects on the influential relationship he had with the legendary vocalist Tony Bennett.

Fats Waller, Ray Charles and Nina Simone each paired virtuosic piano playing with powerful singing and showmanship, shaping the enduring tradition of the pianist-vocalist.