Budget cuts could impact access to Washington’s public lands

Some Washington state-managed public lands could see reduced access or temporary closures as officials grapple with budget shortfalls impacting recreation and maintenance.

Washington trails face shutdowns after budget cuts
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Could your favorite Washington trail be closing due to budget cuts? The state's public lands commissioner is sending out a warning.

Cleanup across Hawaii after devastating flooding
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Cleanup across Hawaii is underway after the islands saw the most serious flooding in more than 20 years.

Spiders the size of a human hand are spreading throughout the US

The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.

Viral video shows trucks driving through foot of water on thawing Minnesota lake

A viral video shows fishermen driving through approximately 12 inches of standing water atop the frozen surface of Lake of the Woods following recent warm weather.

Snohomish River flooding prompts warnings as water rises
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Flooding along the Snohomish River has prompted warnings as rising water begins to impact nearby roads and neighborhoods. Officials are urging residents to stay alert and avoid driving through flooded areas after a recent rescue of a driver who ignored road closure signs.

Flooding hits Snohomish for the second time in months
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Flooding has returned to parts of Snohomish, washing out roads and closing some areas after heavy rain and snowmelt.

Flooding hits parts of Snohomish, WA for second time in months

Snohomish residents are remaining cautious as floodwaters return to the area, but most are not too concerned after similar flooding in December.

Carnation, WA residents worry floodwaters could turn town into an island
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The City of Carnation opened its sandbag station and announced a number of road closures Wednesday ahead of expected flooding in and around the city.

Floodwaters near Carnation, WA could again turn the town into an island

The City of Carnation opened its sandbag station and announced a number of road closures Wednesday ahead of expected flooding in and around the city.

WA AG Brown wins case forcing FEMA to pay back millions in disaster funds

Washington Attorney General Nick Brown announced that a court order was secured, requiring the FEMA to pay back billions in disaster mitigation funding cut last year.

Meet Kevin, WA Ecology's new anti-litter marmot mascot

The fight against litter on Washington roads has a new face — meet Kevin, the marmot who wants you to remember that littering is still a choice, even when no one is watching.

Pollution from power plants spiked last year, report finds: Here's why

Pollution from power plants in the United States increased significantly in 2025, according to an analysis of Environmental Protection Agency data.

Trump administration revokes EPA's ability to regulate climate change

The Trump administration revoked the EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding, which has served as the legal foundation for regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act.