Alex Brown

Reporter

Based in Seattle, Alex Brown covers environmental issues for Stateline. Prior to joining Stateline, Brown wrote for The Chronicle in Lewis County, Washington state.

Environment

Count salmon. Get paid. Expect grizzlies

Alex Brown

The weirs in Alaska’s rivers and elsewhere are crucial tools for managing fisheries.
Government

Gas taxes can’t pay for roads much longer, but Amazon deliveries might

Alex Brown

With the changes in fueling options, lawmakers are worried that gas taxes might no longer fund roads and bridge maintenance. Could fees on deliveries be the solution?
Environment

The future of ‘cap-and-trade’ carbon markets could hinge on Washington state

Alex Brown

More states are pursuing cap-and-trade, but closely watching a likely ballot measure on repeal in Washington.