Giant turbine sparks outrage in WA orca habitat

A proposed tidal energy project in the Salish Sea is facing fierce pushback from environmental groups. They say it could endanger the region’s last remaining Southern Resident killer whales.

'Second Creek Fire' burning near Leavenworth, WA

Crews are battling a wildfire that sparked just north of Leavenworth on Tuesday. The Second Creek Fire is estimated at 63 acres as of 9:30 p.m. and is burning about eight miles north of Leavenworth. The fire grew about 100 acres an hour after the DNR's 2:56 p.m. post, eventually hitting a peak at 153 acres on Tuesday afternoon before first responders were able to shrink the blaze.

Washington firefighters begin wildfire season preparations

Firefighters around Washington have begun prepping for the region's annual wildfire season. Experts say climate change has increased the risk, so crews are spending more time clearing out hazardous trees and brush in an effort to create defensible space to protect land and property against wildfires.

Tracking invasive green crabs in WA

Invasive European green crabs leave a lasting impact on Washington's ecosystems, with concerns that their population could out-compete local shellfish. FOX 13 photojournalist Stephanie Schroder went to Seabeck to join a volunteer group that's helping track the species.

Washington's "Bring Your Own Cup" campaign launches

If your daily coffee habit is contributing to the 50 billion single use coffee cups that pile up in landfills every year. The Department of Ecology would like to help you change your ways. Fox 13's Shawn Chitnis has more information on their campaign for the month of May. That could save people some money but also save the environment.