Saving the planet, one stitch at a time. Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Our outlook on ‘broken’ products has changed dramatically over ...

Want to put away your phone and learn more analog skills? Start with sewing and mending. “The DIY movement is huge right now, especially with TikTok and Instagram. It’s a new way of learning,” says ...