David Guterson | The Seattle Times

USGS geologist Brian Atwater holds a fern root he just dug out from the bank of the Elk River near Westport that he says is probably over 300 years old. The root has been buried and since it was not exposed to air, it was not destroyed. The soil and mud layers in the banks of the river show that the ground dropped several feet during past Cascadia megaquakes. CRedit: Ellen M. Banner

April 1, 2022 at 9:00 am

A deadly earthquake absolutely, positively will ravage Seattle at some point. Here’s how to survive it.

Warning, Seattle: An earthquake is coming, whether we like it or not. You can bet against it happening during your lifetime. Or, you can prepare...

April 1, 2022 at 9:00 am

When modern science detects a Seattle Earthquake Zone fault right by your house

There's a fault line running — as fate would have it — across the hill I live on. All you have to do is walk north...

Pacific NW Magazine

Wed., July 16, 2019. Bainbridge Island author David Guterson has a new book, “Turn Around Time”. He is photographed in Seattle. 210881

September 8, 2019 at 7:00 am

In new book, David Guterson, author of ‘Snow Falling on Cedars,’ pens a plea to appreciate and preserve our wilderness VIEW

Having passed his "turn around time" the Bainbridge Island author finds deeper meaning and beauty in the mountains of his youth.

David Guterson,takes a lunch break during a hike with his grandson (granddaughter?). Need final caption from Bill.

September 8, 2019 at 7:00 am

The Backstory: The song of poetry, underscored by inspiration, significance and a mountain of possibility

David Guterson’s book-length poem “Turn Around Time: A Walking Poem for the Pacific Northwest” illuminates our shared terrain and underscores our need to preserve it.

Pacific NW Magazine

September 12, 2013 at 3:58 pm

Guest: Reform adoption laws after Hana Williams’ death

THE high-profile trial of Larry and Carri Williams — both found guilty Monday of charges stemming from the death of their adopted daughter Hana and...

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