Wind kicks up Mt. St. Helens ash from 1980 eruption
Don't panic, Mount St. Helens is not erupting.
Don't panic, Mount St. Helens is not erupting.
Wildfires burning in WA update
We are tracking several wildfires burning across Washington state. Here are the latest updates as of Wednesday, September 10.
We are tracking several wildfires burning across Washington state. Here are the latest updates as of Wednesday, September 10.
New findings hint to potential life on Mars
NASA's Mars rover has found what appears to be its strongest evidence yet for ancient life on the planet.
NASA's Mars rover has found what appears to be its strongest evidence yet for ancient life on the planet.
WA pink salmon populations surge in some Puget Sound areas, stagnant in others
Daily fishing limits for pink salmon are increasing in some Washington waters as the population sees a healthy return in 2025.
Daily fishing limits for pink salmon are increasing in some Washington waters as the population sees a healthy return in 2025.
"Phantom energy" hikes bills, worsens climate change
While rising energy costs may be draining your finances, environmental advocated explain how "phantom energy" may be further inflaming you energy bills.
While rising energy costs may be draining your finances, environmental advocated explain how "phantom energy" may be further inflaming you energy bills.
WA Department of Ecology pushes back on federal climate report
The Washington Department of Ecology says a climate report from the federal government is lacking integrity and ignoring science, dodging decades of climate data.
The Washington Department of Ecology says a climate report from the federal government is lacking integrity and ignoring science, dodging decades of climate data.
Alligator snapping turtle found in Lake Washington
A lifeguard grabbed an alligator snapping turtle from under a dock in Lake Washington last week.
A lifeguard grabbed an alligator snapping turtle from under a dock in Lake Washington last week.
World's first nuclear fusion power plant coming to WA
The world's first nuclear fusion power plant is set to be built in central Washington, with construction already underway in the town of Malaga, Chelan County.
The world's first nuclear fusion power plant is set to be built in central Washington, with construction already underway in the town of Malaga, Chelan County.
WA's first hybrid-electric ferry already out of service
Washington state's first hybrid-electric ferry is already out of service for a motor issue.
Washington state's first hybrid-electric ferry is already out of service for a motor issue.
Here's what caused the swarm of 1,350 earthquakes at WA's Mount Rainier
A swarm of more than 1,350 earthquakes shook Mount Rainier this summer. USGS scientists took a closer look. Here’s what they found.
A swarm of more than 1,350 earthquakes shook Mount Rainier this summer. USGS scientists took a closer look. Here’s what they found.
Summer hiking crowds leave concerns piling up at WA's The Enchantments
The ever-growing crowds combined with a lack of funding are leaving The Enchantments in less than enchanting conditions.
The ever-growing crowds combined with a lack of funding are leaving The Enchantments in less than enchanting conditions.
Governor Ferguson could have final say on controversial battery energy facility
Governor Bob Ferguson could have the final say on a proposed lithium battery facility near downtown Sedro-Woolley.
Governor Bob Ferguson could have the final say on a proposed lithium battery facility near downtown Sedro-Woolley.
Disaster declared in Alaska's capital due to 'catastrophic flooding' threat from glacial lake outburst
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy issued a disaster declaration in response to an "imminent threat of catastrophic flooding" from a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) linked to a side basin of the Mendenhall Glacier.
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy issued a disaster declaration in response to an "imminent threat of catastrophic flooding" from a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) linked to a side basin of the Mendenhall Glacier.
Invasive Japanese beetles multiply in Eastern WA
The number of invasive Japanese beetles in the Tri-Cities area is up significantly this year.
The number of invasive Japanese beetles in the Tri-Cities area is up significantly this year.
Severe flooding hits Milwaukee, WI
Parts of the U.S. experienced severe weather over the weekend, including historic flooding in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and severe storms in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Parts of the U.S. experienced severe weather over the weekend, including historic flooding in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and severe storms in Lincoln, Nebraska.
WA hiker’s viral video shows overgrown trails, full toilets in national park
Outdoor lovers warned months ago that federal budget cuts to the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service would hit hard come summer. Now, with summer in full swing, many say the impact is undeniable.
Outdoor lovers warned months ago that federal budget cuts to the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service would hit hard come summer. Now, with summer in full swing, many say the impact is undeniable.
Latest EPA cuts could impact over $150M in WA funding for solar power
The Environmental Protection Agency terminated a $7 billion grant program, including over $150 million worth of funding for Washington state.
The Environmental Protection Agency terminated a $7 billion grant program, including over $150 million worth of funding for Washington state.
Crabbing season in WA: Not all invasive European green crabs are green
Crabbing season is on in Puget Sound, but officials warn the invasive green crab can be hard to spot – especially the orange ones.
Crabbing season is on in Puget Sound, but officials warn the invasive green crab can be hard to spot – especially the orange ones.
New treatment to stop blue-green algae outbreaks
When blue-green algae blooms, you are normally told to stay out of the water until it dissipates, but researchers from Washingtons Department of Fish and Wildlife wanted to try something new, finding a treatment that can prevent the algae outbreaks.
When blue-green algae blooms, you are normally told to stay out of the water until it dissipates, but researchers from Washingtons Department of Fish and Wildlife wanted to try something new, finding a treatment that can prevent the algae outbreaks.
WA researchers help solve scientific mystery that killed 5B sea stars
“It is the biggest marine disease outbreak of any species thus far in history."
“It is the biggest marine disease outbreak of any species thus far in history."