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Wilson Criscione

Wilson Criscione

Wilson Criscione, a lifelong Washingtonian, has reported for various newspapers throughout the state, including the Bellingham Herald and the Inlander. His work has exposed top state officials for ignoring domestic violence, triggered criminal investigations into abusive police and uncovered mistreatment of children in schools and foster care. Reach him at [email protected].

EPA , mining company promise action after report exposes public health concerns
By: - April 3, 2023

Following revelations about the Environmental Protection Agency’s cozy relationship with a mining company in Butte, the EPA announced a series of steps meant to “increase transparency” and engagement with the local community. Those steps include more frequent public meetings, evaluation of public health data to “identify potential gaps” and hiring a community involvement coordinator to […]

In Butte, newly revealed documents show the government, EPA siding with polluters
By: - March 4, 2023

As she drove into Butte, Montana, six years ago to visit her son, environmental epidemiologist Suzanne McDermott couldn’t ignore the gouged-out mountain that loomed over the town. It’s the result of decades of open-pit mining that continues to this day in Butte. McDermott was stunned at how close the mining pits were to homes and businesses. […]

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