Google aims to release 64 million “good" mosquitoes in California and Florida
Google’s Debug program promises its "good bugs" are designed to eliminate the disease-ridden "bad bugs."
Google’s Debug program promises its "good bugs" are designed to eliminate the disease-ridden "bad bugs."
Longview paper mill’s history shows deep ties to Cowlitz County
Towering over the Columbia River for more than 70 years, the Nippon Dynawave paper mill has become more than just an industrial site in Longview it’s a community fixture.
Towering over the Columbia River for more than 70 years, the Nippon Dynawave paper mill has become more than just an industrial site in Longview it’s a community fixture.
WA gray whale deaths hit 23 after latest Olympic Coast discovery
A 23rd gray whale washed ashore in WA, the 6th in May alone, as scientists track a record die-off, per the Cascadia Research Collective.
A 23rd gray whale washed ashore in WA, the 6th in May alone, as scientists track a record die-off, per the Cascadia Research Collective.
Canada’s oil-rich province of Alberta to vote on separating from country
A vote will be held this fall on whether Alberta should stay in Canada or take legal steps under the Constitution to hold a binding referendum on leaving.
A vote will be held this fall on whether Alberta should stay in Canada or take legal steps under the Constitution to hold a binding referendum on leaving.
BEE-lieve it or not: Auburn, WA playground swarm safely buzzes away
Why a honeybee swarm took over a local playground.
Why a honeybee swarm took over a local playground.
WSU gets $1.4 million grant to train next wave of nuclear workers
Washington State University's Pullman and Tri-Cities campuses just received a $1.4 million federal grant to get more students ready to enter the energy sector.
Washington State University's Pullman and Tri-Cities campuses just received a $1.4 million federal grant to get more students ready to enter the energy sector.
WA on high alert for invasive yellow-legged hornet
Washington agriculture officials are asking people to keep an eye out for the yellow-legged hornet, and invasive pest found aboard a cargo ship in Vancouver.
Washington agriculture officials are asking people to keep an eye out for the yellow-legged hornet, and invasive pest found aboard a cargo ship in Vancouver.
Watch out for yellow-legged hornets in WA, new spotting sparks honey bee fears
Washingtonians are asked to be on watch for sightings of a highly invasive yellow-legged hornet recently found inside state lines. It wiped out 30% of honey bee hives in Europe.
Washingtonians are asked to be on watch for sightings of a highly invasive yellow-legged hornet recently found inside state lines. It wiped out 30% of honey bee hives in Europe.
'Seattle News Weekly': Hantavirus outbreak and FIFA World Cup prep
FOX 13 Seattle anchors Erin Mayovsky and Matthew Smith discuss a rare hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, mysterious whale deaths in the Puget Sound, and the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
FOX 13 Seattle anchors Erin Mayovsky and Matthew Smith discuss a rare hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, mysterious whale deaths in the Puget Sound, and the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Meet the ‘fuel mitigation specialists’ protecting Pierce County from wildfires
As Washington ramps up preparations for wildfire season, Central Pierce Fire & Rescue is deploying a team of "fuel mitigation specialists" to eat up thick vegetation so it doesn't burn up!
As Washington ramps up preparations for wildfire season, Central Pierce Fire & Rescue is deploying a team of "fuel mitigation specialists" to eat up thick vegetation so it doesn't burn up!
Timeline: 16 gray whales have died in WA this spring. What's behind it?
A growing number of gray whale deaths in Washington is raising concerns among researchers, who are working to determine what is driving the unusual spike.
A growing number of gray whale deaths in Washington is raising concerns among researchers, who are working to determine what is driving the unusual spike.
Offspring of Pablo Escobar's 'cocaine hippos' slated to die may get second chance in India
The Colombian government previously approved a plan that would allow the culling of approximately half of the estimated 170 hippopotami roaming freely through the South American nation.
The Colombian government previously approved a plan that would allow the culling of approximately half of the estimated 170 hippopotami roaming freely through the South American nation.
Gray whale deaths continue to rise in WA
Wildlife researchers are raising the alarm on the number of gray whales stranded in Washington state continues to rise.
Wildlife researchers are raising the alarm on the number of gray whales stranded in Washington state continues to rise.
King County, WA opens Disaster Recovery Center for December flooding victims
King, Snohomish and Skagit County residents who suffered losses during the massive flooding in December 2025 can now receive face-to-face help applying for federal aid.
King, Snohomish and Skagit County residents who suffered losses during the massive flooding in December 2025 can now receive face-to-face help applying for federal aid.
Dead Eagles: Michigan DNR investigating after possible poaching kills five birds
Five bald eagles were found in Michigan's Upper Peninsula over a two-week span in April, prompting concerns of poaching from wildlife managers.
Five bald eagles were found in Michigan's Upper Peninsula over a two-week span in April, prompting concerns of poaching from wildlife managers.
How Seattle helped shape the Earth Day movement
The environmental movement has direct ties to Seattle.
The environmental movement has direct ties to Seattle.
California has three new state parks: Here's where
Coinciding with Earth Day, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the addition of three new state parks in the Central Valley — pushing the statewide total to 283 parks — which he said is the biggest expansion of the park system in decades.
Coinciding with Earth Day, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the addition of three new state parks in the Central Valley — pushing the statewide total to 283 parks — which he said is the biggest expansion of the park system in decades.
Green Mountain State tops Hawaii, California for greenest state - See how your state ranks
Green is right there in the name, even if the meaning is different. Vermont, a state whose name is a blending of the French words for the color green and mountain, claimed the top spot in a recent analysis of the greenest states in terms of eco-friendliness.
Green is right there in the name, even if the meaning is different. Vermont, a state whose name is a blending of the French words for the color green and mountain, claimed the top spot in a recent analysis of the greenest states in terms of eco-friendliness.
The impact of data centers on Washington's electrical grid
With artificial intelligence requiring outsized power and resources, more and more data centers are popping up across the country to feed the AI revolution. Washington has more than 100 data centers online currently, spanning all over the state, and could impact both local utility bills and regional ecosystems.
With artificial intelligence requiring outsized power and resources, more and more data centers are popping up across the country to feed the AI revolution. Washington has more than 100 data centers online currently, spanning all over the state, and could impact both local utility bills and regional ecosystems.
Boundary Waters mining bill approved by Senate after Sen. Smith protest
After Senator Tina Smith staged a protest Wednesday night to block a vote on a bill that would allow mining in the Boundary Waters, the U.S. Senate is now scheduled to vote on that bill Thursday morning.
After Senator Tina Smith staged a protest Wednesday night to block a vote on a bill that would allow mining in the Boundary Waters, the U.S. Senate is now scheduled to vote on that bill Thursday morning.