Chiricahua National Monument becomes America’s newest national park
Chiricahua National Monument in southeastern Arizona was officially redesignated as Chiricahua National Park.
Chiricahua National Monument in southeastern Arizona was officially redesignated as Chiricahua National Park.
New orca calf spotted in WA with southern resident killer whale J pod
The Center for Whale Research reported a new orca calf sighting in Washington. Here's what we know.
The Center for Whale Research reported a new orca calf sighting in Washington. Here's what we know.
Invasive hairy ants are on the move: What to watch for
Invasive, hairy ants are spreading across the Southeast U.S., creating “super colonies” with millions of critters and costing millions of dollars in damages along the way.
Invasive, hairy ants are spreading across the Southeast U.S., creating “super colonies” with millions of critters and costing millions of dollars in damages along the way.
Florida city offers homeowners up to $3,000 to ditch thirsty grass — a move that slashes their water bills
A Florida city wants homeowners to rip out their grass lawns, and it is willing to pay big bucks for them to do so.
A Florida city wants homeowners to rip out their grass lawns, and it is willing to pay big bucks for them to do so.
These states rank as the most energy-efficient in 2026, data shows
WalletHub’s study found that states with efficient homes, vehicles, and transportation systems produce the lowest energy waste and costs.
WalletHub’s study found that states with efficient homes, vehicles, and transportation systems produce the lowest energy waste and costs.
What this year’s El Niño weather pattern means for fall leaves
If you love vibrant fall leaves, this year’s El Niño weather pattern may be a gift for you.
If you love vibrant fall leaves, this year’s El Niño weather pattern may be a gift for you.
Decapitate, gut, or throw away: Missouri’s new warning for an invasive species
Cut off their heads, remove their internal organs, or put them in a plastic bag and throw them out. Those are the three suggestions Missouri wildlife officials have for anglers who catch northern snakehead fish from one of the state’s rivers or streams, and there’s a reason why they are being so specific.
Cut off their heads, remove their internal organs, or put them in a plastic bag and throw them out. Those are the three suggestions Missouri wildlife officials have for anglers who catch northern snakehead fish from one of the state’s rivers or streams, and there’s a reason why they are being so specific.
WA Gov. Ferguson concerned with Canada's West Coast Pipeline plan
Governor Bob Ferguson and the Washington State Department of Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller released a joint statement warning that a proposed Canadian oil pipeline expansion could pose severe threats to the Salish Sea ecosystem and Southern Resident killer whales.
Governor Bob Ferguson and the Washington State Department of Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller released a joint statement warning that a proposed Canadian oil pipeline expansion could pose severe threats to the Salish Sea ecosystem and Southern Resident killer whales.
Canada's West Coast oil pipeline deemed threat by WA leaders
Washington's governor and the state's Department of Ecology says Canada's planned West Coast oil pipeline could endanger Southern resident killer whales, as well as the rest of the Salish Sea ecosystem.
Washington's governor and the state's Department of Ecology says Canada's planned West Coast oil pipeline could endanger Southern resident killer whales, as well as the rest of the Salish Sea ecosystem.
Washington could see best coho return in 20 years
Salmon are once again filling Issaquah Creek, drawing crowds as the annual spawning season gets underway. But this year’s return is shaping up to be a tale of two species.
Salmon are once again filling Issaquah Creek, drawing crowds as the annual spawning season gets underway. But this year’s return is shaping up to be a tale of two species.
WA challenges the EPA's repeal of federal greenhouse gas pollution limits
Here's why WA's attorney general is challenging the Environmental Protection Agency.
Here's why WA's attorney general is challenging the Environmental Protection Agency.
Valuable trees poisoned by diesel fuel prompt officials to offer hefty reward for any information
Officials discovered over two dozen trees, worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, have been poisoned since 2022.
Officials discovered over two dozen trees, worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, have been poisoned since 2022.
What is a Kelvin wave? How underwater phenomena impacts sea levels during El Niño
Kelvin waves are massive underwater waves that occur during a strong El Niño event and could increase flood risks for low-lying shorelines.
Kelvin waves are massive underwater waves that occur during a strong El Niño event and could increase flood risks for low-lying shorelines.
White House scouts sites for possible baseball field at Grand Teton National Park: report
The White House is reportedly considering building a baseball field in Grand Teton National Park after Major League Baseball approached the administration about hosting a game at a national park.
The White House is reportedly considering building a baseball field in Grand Teton National Park after Major League Baseball approached the administration about hosting a game at a national park.
Trump declares end to ‘EV mandate’ with new fuel economy standards
President Donald Trump has signed off on new fuel economy standards that he claims will end a Biden-era push for carmakers to build more electric vehicles.
President Donald Trump has signed off on new fuel economy standards that he claims will end a Biden-era push for carmakers to build more electric vehicles.
US investing nearly $2B in power grid as electricity demand surges
The Department of Energy announced almost a $2 billion investment aimed at expanding capacity and boosting efficiency across the nation’s aging and strained electrical grid.
The Department of Energy announced almost a $2 billion investment aimed at expanding capacity and boosting efficiency across the nation’s aging and strained electrical grid.
Fall allergy season has gotten longer since 1970: Here's where it's worst
Ragweed allergy season is getting longer thanks to human-induced climate change, a new report says. That's bad news for some 50 million Americans who suffer from fall allergies.
Ragweed allergy season is getting longer thanks to human-induced climate change, a new report says. That's bad news for some 50 million Americans who suffer from fall allergies.
Texas Rangers execute search warrants in Camp Mystic deadly flood probe
In a significant development in the investigation into the deadly flooding at Camp Mystic, FOX 4 has learned a judge signed search warrants as part of a criminal investigation into the camp and its leaders.
In a significant development in the investigation into the deadly flooding at Camp Mystic, FOX 4 has learned a judge signed search warrants as part of a criminal investigation into the camp and its leaders.
Washington Department of Ecology honors 125 wastewater treatment plants
The Washington Department of Ecology has awarded 125 wastewater treatment facilities and their certified operators across the state with the annual Outstanding Performance Award for their operational records throughout 2025.
The Washington Department of Ecology has awarded 125 wastewater treatment facilities and their certified operators across the state with the annual Outstanding Performance Award for their operational records throughout 2025.
What killed all the fish under the I-90 floating bridge? What we know
Dead salmon and other fish discovered beneath the I-90 floating bridge in Lake Washington have prompted an investigation into what killed them and whether equipment designed to protect the bridge from corrosion played a role.
Dead salmon and other fish discovered beneath the I-90 floating bridge in Lake Washington have prompted an investigation into what killed them and whether equipment designed to protect the bridge from corrosion played a role.