Future of WA lumber business up in the air
A little-known 13-member board has a big decision to make regarding Washington's lumber industry: Should the state extend the buffer zone where trees cannot be cut down?
A little-known 13-member board has a big decision to make regarding Washington's lumber industry: Should the state extend the buffer zone where trees cannot be cut down?
WA's Forest Practices Board to make timber decision
Washington's Forest Practices Board to make big decision on Wednesday.
Washington's Forest Practices Board to make big decision on Wednesday.
Seattle Aquarium sharks are more than cute, they're conservation heroes
More than 7,000 miles from Indonesia, the Seattle Aquarium houses three young Indo-Pacific leopard sharks in a quiet rescue effort to help their species survive.
More than 7,000 miles from Indonesia, the Seattle Aquarium houses three young Indo-Pacific leopard sharks in a quiet rescue effort to help their species survive.
Mosquitoes found in Iceland for the first time, leaving only one mosquito-free spot on Earth
If you want to visit a place with no mosquitoes, you’ll have to go south – far south.
If you want to visit a place with no mosquitoes, you’ll have to go south – far south.
Sea Change: An Atlas of Islands in a Rising Ocean.
Christina Gerhardt, environmental journalist and author of Sea Change: An Atlas of Islands in a Rising Ocean, stops by Good Day Seattle to discuss her new book.
Christina Gerhardt, environmental journalist and author of Sea Change: An Atlas of Islands in a Rising Ocean, stops by Good Day Seattle to discuss her new book.
Inslee blames oil companies for high gas prices
Governor Jay Inlsee blames oil companies for high gas prices after major fuel suppliers raise issues with his policies on carbon emissions.
Governor Jay Inlsee blames oil companies for high gas prices after major fuel suppliers raise issues with his policies on carbon emissions.
Pooling water on Seattle streets as atmospheric river rolls in
An atmospheric river is expected to bring continued heavy rain, along with the potential for localized street flooding and strong winds.
An atmospheric river is expected to bring continued heavy rain, along with the potential for localized street flooding and strong winds.
A look back at Washington's active wildfire season
With 9 days left in October, that means wildfire season will soon be coming to a close, capping an active fire season in Washington state with more than 250,000 acres burned.
With 9 days left in October, that means wildfire season will soon be coming to a close, capping an active fire season in Washington state with more than 250,000 acres burned.
These US cities face the greatest severe weather threats, data shows
More than one in four U.S. homes—representing $12.7 trillion in real estate value—are now exposed to severe or extreme climate risks, according to a new Realtor.cm report.
More than one in four U.S. homes—representing $12.7 trillion in real estate value—are now exposed to severe or extreme climate risks, according to a new Realtor.cm report.
Fall foliage less vibrant in much of the US
As we head deeper into fall, environmental and weather experts say much of this season's foliage is more muted than usual.
As we head deeper into fall, environmental and weather experts say much of this season's foliage is more muted than usual.
These states rank as the most energy-efficient in 2025, data shows
Managing daily energy usage can help the environment and save you money on household utility costs, and a new report shows the states that stand out with their effectiveness using less energy.
Managing daily energy usage can help the environment and save you money on household utility costs, and a new report shows the states that stand out with their effectiveness using less energy.
Longer wait for new WA hybrid-electric ferries
In July, Governor Bob Ferguson announced the state will award a $715 million contract to a Florida company to make three new hybrid-electric ferries for the state's evolving ferry fleet. But a new report says the choice comes with a slower timeline.
In July, Governor Bob Ferguson announced the state will award a $715 million contract to a Florida company to make three new hybrid-electric ferries for the state's evolving ferry fleet. But a new report says the choice comes with a slower timeline.
WA's plastic bag ban reduced bag usage, but increased plastic use: report
A new report suggests Washington's 8-cent fee for "reusable" plastic bags isn’t covering the real cost — and the environmental impact may be even greater.
A new report suggests Washington's 8-cent fee for "reusable" plastic bags isn’t covering the real cost — and the environmental impact may be even greater.
Trump admin cancels $1 billion for WA energy projects, Pacific NW Hydrogen Hub
While lawmakers slammed the financial cuts, calling them politically motivated, the Department of Energy says they were justified.
While lawmakers slammed the financial cuts, calling them politically motivated, the Department of Energy says they were justified.
Parasitic sunflower discovered in WA
A parasitic weed never seen on the North American continent before has been found in Yakima.
A parasitic weed never seen on the North American continent before has been found in Yakima.
These are the greenest cities in the U.S. in 2025, data shows
A new report highlights cities that perform a lot of environmentally friendly practices to preserve the planet, and here’s where your area ranks.
A new report highlights cities that perform a lot of environmentally friendly practices to preserve the planet, and here’s where your area ranks.
Drone video shows endangered WA southern resident orca pod
The endangered orca population off the coast of Washington was captured in clear drone footage showing the resilient southern residents on the move.
The endangered orca population off the coast of Washington was captured in clear drone footage showing the resilient southern residents on the move.
Port Townsend, WA paper mill fined $20k for spilling 100k gallons of wastewater into bay
The Port Townsend Paper Company was fined $20,000 for spilling over 100,000 gallons of wastewater into Port Townsend Bay.
The Port Townsend Paper Company was fined $20,000 for spilling over 100,000 gallons of wastewater into Port Townsend Bay.
Robert Redford's connection to Washington State University
Aside from Redford?s legacy in the film industry, he prioritized environmental sustainability efforts that he brought to the Palouse region through his Institute for Resource Management program in the early 1980s.
Aside from Redford?s legacy in the film industry, he prioritized environmental sustainability efforts that he brought to the Palouse region through his Institute for Resource Management program in the early 1980s.
Robert Redford: Hollywood icon's tie to WSU, fiery WA bus rescue
Robert Redford died yesterday, but his legacy has direct ties to WSU and the Palouse region.
Robert Redford died yesterday, but his legacy has direct ties to WSU and the Palouse region.