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. 

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.

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.

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.

Canada's West Coast oil pipeline deemed threat by WA leaders
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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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.