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.
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
Could your favorite Washington trail be closing due to budget cuts? The state's public lands commissioner is sending out a warning.
Could your favorite Washington trail be closing due to budget cuts? The state's public lands commissioner is sending out a warning.
FWC investigating after video shows influencer repeatedly shooting at alligator
The FWC says it is looking into an online video where a popular streamer fired multiple rounds at an alligator.
The FWC says it is looking into an online video where a popular streamer fired multiple rounds at an alligator.
Cleanup across Hawaii after devastating flooding
Cleanup across Hawaii is underway after the islands saw the most serious flooding in more than 20 years.
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.
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.
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.
Several states sue Trump administration over ability to regulate greenhouse gases
A coalition of states is suing the Trump administration after the EPA rolled back a key 2009 climate finding on greenhouse gases.
A coalition of states is suing the Trump administration after the EPA rolled back a key 2009 climate finding on greenhouse gases.
Snohomish River flooding prompts warnings as water rises
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 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
Flooding has returned to parts of Snohomish, washing out roads and closing some areas after heavy rain and snowmelt.
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.
Snohomish residents are remaining cautious as floodwaters return to the area, but most are not too concerned after similar flooding in December.
Locals brace for Snoqualmie River flooding, Carnation, WA residents 'used to it'
While the floodwaters blocked roads in parts of Carnation, people in the small city says that’s the standard when living next to the river.
While the floodwaters blocked roads in parts of Carnation, people in the small city says that’s the standard when living next to the river.
Floodwaters swamp Skagit Valley, WA farmland as tulip season nears
Conditions across the Skagit Valley have turned sloppy and soggy, with water spilling into fields and drainage ditches.
Conditions across the Skagit Valley have turned sloppy and soggy, with water spilling into fields and drainage ditches.
Carnation, WA residents worry floodwaters could turn 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.
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.
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.
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.
See the pictures: Death Valley having its best superbloom in a decade
Death Valley is having its best superbloom since 2016. See the pictures.
Death Valley is having its best superbloom since 2016. See the pictures.
Washington receives $668 million to clean Duwamish River of toxic chemicals
Washington secured a $668 million settlement to clean toxic chemicals from Seattle’s Lower Duwamish Waterway.
Washington secured a $668 million settlement to clean toxic chemicals from Seattle’s Lower Duwamish Waterway.
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.
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.
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.
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.



















