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Hal Bernton is a journalist covering climate, energy and fisheries. He was a reporter for The Seattle Times from 2000 to March, 2023. Prior to that, he worked at The Oregonian and Anchorage Daily News.

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In Warming Arctic Gray Whales Struggle To Find Nourishment

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By Hal Bernton 
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15 hours ago The Trump administration is pursuing a bureaucratic rule change that could allow for greater political influence over billions of dollars in federal research grants. The new rule would have a broad impact on research fields, including housing and transportation. Health and science funding would be …
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In a warming Arctic, gray whales struggle to find nourishment

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By Hal Bernton 
| Anchorage Daily News
This photo provided by Cascadia Research Collective shows a gray whale swimming in the Willapa River near Willapa Bay, Wash., Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Cascadia Research Collective via AP) RAYMOND, WASHINGTON — Doug Nussbaum is a retired logger whose morning rituals include a walk down to the bluff behind his house that overlooks a bend in the Willapa River. He is never quite sure just what he will spot — ducks, bald eagles and sometimes seals and sea lions pursuing salmon.
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In a warming Arctic, gray whales struggle to find nourishment | Alaska Beacon

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By Hal Bernton 
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Oregon State 1 hour ago Scientists lose critical ocean research thanks to Trump funding cuts indy100.com - Annika Hammerschlag • 1h One of the world's most ambitious ocean monitoring networks is facing a significant shutdown, with scientists preparing to dismantle a crucial … Cannabis 3 hours ago Weed really does change your dreams Popular Science - Shoshi Parks • 3h But the specifics are a little hazy. It’s four in the morning and you wake from a dream.
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Awards

Society of Environmental Journalists Award

2020 - Outstanding Beat Reporting
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