Bellamy Pailthorp
Environment ReporterBellamy Pailthorp covers the KNKX environment beat with an emphasis on climate justice, human health and food sovereignty. Bellamy likes reporting stories about how we will power our future while maintaining healthy cultures and livable cities. Story tips can be sent to bpailthorp@knkx.org.
Fluent in German, Bellamy worked in Berlin and has a masters in journalism from Columbia University. She joined KNKX (then KPLU) in 1999. From 2000-2012, she covered the business and labor beat for KNKX. Outside work, she practices yoga, enjoys tasting new foods and is frequently on the water with her rowing team.
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The marine conservation organization ORCA is collecting data on whale and dolphin vessel encounters amid ongoing efforts to reduce whale strikes from big ships. -
In a narrow vote, the Seattle City Council opted to reign in peoples' ability to challenge zoning and land use decisions. -
Tribal families from around the Northwest paddled to Nisqually for this year's canoe journey. “It teaches a lot of our youth that we still have culture,” said youth skipper Aliya Choke. -
The battery system will add capacity to the electric grid, support renewable energy and help keep prices down. But other such Washington plants have stirred controversy. -
A proposal before the Seattle City Council would strip citizens’ rights to appeal environmental findings in major land-use and zoning changes before they become law.
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Data center legislation is expected to once again take center stage in Olympia when the Washington Legislature reconvenes in January.
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Kiliii Yüyan’s new book “Guardians of Life” explores traditional ecological knowledge and how it helps sustain everything from whales and buffalo to rainforests and rivers. -
Snowpack has melted early, creating treacherous conditions for rafters and mountain climbers. -
The deadly implosion at a pulp and paper mill spilled a toxic mix of chemicals and killed 11 workers. Federal and state entities are investigating what went wrong. -
With more than 750,000 fans visiting the city during the tournament, Seattle has stretched to test and showcase its infrastructure solutions.
