Huge energy demand as US pushes for AI dominance
The Trump administration is focusing on beating China in the race to artificial intelligence domination, with the Department of Energy calling it the "new Manhattan Project."
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.
Giant turbine sparks outrage in WA orca habitat: ‘Like a 747 in the water’
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.
Training sessions to detect European Green Crabs are now available
The invasive European Green Crab threatens local marine life, but volunteers are getting trained on how to identify the crabs so they can control the spread of the species.
WA beekeeper working to save millions of bees involved in crash in Whatcom County
We talked with a beekeeper who was on scene after millions of bees spilled out of a semi-truck crash site in Whatcom county on Friday. He gives us a better look at what those beekeepers experienced.
Exploring Puget Sound low tides with the Seattle Aquarium
Low tides are revealing a hidden world along Puget Sound shores, and the Seattle Aquarium is helping people explore what's normally under the sea.
Tiger Mountain Summit trailhead to close for renovations starting in June
The Tiger Mountain Summer trailhead will be closed this summer for renovations.
'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.
Popular beers found with high levels of dangerous 'forever chemicals,' study reveals
Recent studies have found that some beers brewed in the US have high levels of "forever chemicals" and are considered above the allowed EPA limit.
Tree-sitter enters third week in WA's Olympic Foothills to halt logging
The tree-sitter has spent two weeks suspended more than 80 feet above the forest floor in the Elwha River watershed, protesting
Washington wildfire season preparation outlook
Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands, Dave Upthegrove, is in studio to talk about the state's upcoming wildfire season preparations.
The first humpback whale calf of 2025 arrives in the Salish Sea
Erin Gless, executive director of the Pacific Whale Watch Association, joins Good Day Seattle to celebrate the first humpback whale calf of 2025. Famous whale 'Big Mama' has brought her eighth child in three decades to the Salish Sea.
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.
Smokey Bear license plate coming to WA to help fund wildfire prevention
The new license plate supports DNR efforts and promotes fire safety awareness.
Activist marks 2 weeks in tree to protest logging near Port Angeles, WA
An activist has spent two weeks living in a tree in the Elwha River Watershed. Here's why:
Bill passes increasing littering fines in WA
Getting caught throwing out trash on Washington roadways could soon cost you a lot more.
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.
WA leads multi-state lawsuit against Trump's energy emergency declaration
Washington and 14 states challenge President Trump's "energy emergency" in court, claiming it illegally bypasses environmental laws to favor fossil fuel interests.
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.
Underwater volcano off Oregon's coast inching closer to eruption, scientists say
While scientists don't have an exact timeline of when the volcano could erupt, they say it's likely to happen before the end of the year.