Reporting on the infrastructure and essential systems that shape daily life across the Northwest.
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About the Systems Desk
The Systems desk covers energy, transportation, water, environmental systems, and other critical infrastructure across the Northwest. Our reporting explains how these systems function, where stress builds, and why failures repeat.
What We Cover
• Energy and power systems
• Transportation networks
• Water and wastewater infrastructure
• Environmental and climate-related systems
• Long-term infrastructure planning
Systems Briefings
The Systems desk also publishes Briefings, which are short, timely updates on infrastructure disruptions, policy changes, and system developments. Each briefing explains what changed, why it matters, and what to watch next.
How We Report
Systems reporting at NW News is grounded in public records, agency data, and on-the-record sources. We focus on accuracy, clarity, and public impact.