Amid what some researchers call a "friendship recession," a cafe in southeastern Washington hosts "speed friending" -- like speed dating but to find platonic pals.
Courtney Flatt is a journalist at Northwest News Network. She specializes in environment stories, with a focus on energy policy, sustainability, and renewable energy. Courtney's work has been featured in Coastal News Today, American Shoreline Podcast Network, and various public radio stations, including KUOW and OPB.











