Liquid nitrogen fertilizer spill kills nearly 750,000 fish in Iowa river, officials say
About 265,000 gallons of liquid nitrogen fertilizer was released into the river.
Carnation evacuated by another false alarm from Tolt River Dam
People living in Carnation were once again startled by a false alarm from the Tolt River Dam.
Edge of peril: The WA erosion threat to Kalaloch Lodge's coastal haven
The beloved retreat is now facing a dire fate as erosion relentlessly eats away at the land, leading to the alarming demolition of its historic structures.
USDA again asks for help squashing these invasive bugs
According to the USDA the spotted lanternfly and gypsy moth are highly detrimental invasive insects, causing significant economic and environmental harm.
Salmon are struggling, as former foes turned allies call for action
Running out of time: A coalition hoping to save salmon from extinction in our region are launching a new campaign to draw attention, before time slips away.
Lou Whittaker, famed Rainier guide and mountaineer, dies at 95
Lou Whittaker, a legendary American mountaineer who helped lead ascents of Mount Everest, K2 and Denali, and who taught generations of climbers during his more than 250 trips up Mount Rainier, the tallest peak in Washington state, has died at age 95.
Earth Hour 2024: Why major world landmarks are going dark
Earth Hour, when major landmarks go dark for the planet, is known as "the biggest hour for Earth." Here's what else to know about the annual, globally recognized event.
Remembering the Oso landslide: A memorial tribute for a community anchored in hope
On the 10-year anniversary of the Oso landslide, families and community members came together to honor the 43 lives who were lost in the worst landslide in U.S. history.
How scientists believe the loss of Arctic sea ice will impact US weather patterns
The Arctic’s summer sea ice extent has shrunk by more than 12% each decade due to the globe’s rising temperatures.
Here are the most polluted cities in the US, globally
A new report sheds light on the issue of pollution by highlighting some locales in the U.S. and the world with inadequate air quality.
Global warming on the rise, prompting UN weather agency to issue 'red alert'
The U.N. weather agency has issued a "red alert" due to alarming increases in greenhouse gases, temperatures, and melting of glaciers and sea ice.
WA lawmakers pass bills including octopus farming ban, gun restrictions
Washington's 60-day legislative session wrapped up Thursday with lawmakers passing nearly 400 bills.
Seaquarium where Tokitae died gets evicted by city of Miami
A lease termination was served to the company that runs the Miami Seaquarium (MSQ), the facility where Tokitae, a beloved killer whale that was taken from the Pacific Northwest half a century ago, died in 2023.
GOP: Inslee threatened to torpedo legislation if Dems didn't pass controversial gas bill
Washington Democrats finally rallied to pass a controversial bill aiming to phase out natural gas. But Republicans are crying foul, claiming Gov. Inslee threatened to veto any other bills they were working on if they didn't pass this one.
Earth sets heat records for 9 straight months as February 2024 goes down as planet’s hottest
February 2024 was the hottest February on record for the world, which makes it the ninth month in a row to be the hottest on record, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service announced Tuesday.
The Arctic Ocean could be ‘ice-free’ by 2030s
The study defines “ice-free” as when the Arctic Ocean has less than 400,000 square miles of ice.
‘Thousands of whales disappeared,’ likely starved to death amid strong heatwave: study
Researchers found a decline of nearly 7,000 whales between 2012 and 2021, which coincided with a massive marine heatwave sometimes referred to as “the blob."
Effort to repeal Washington's landmark carbon program puts budget in limbo with billions at stake
A conservative-backed effort to repeal Washington state's landmark carbon pricing program and tax on the sale of stocks and bonds is putting the budget into limbo, with billions of dollars at stake in the final days of this year’s Legislative session.
Gray whales return to Salish Sea as population struggles
The Orca Network and the Cascadia Research Collective have confirmed the return of four gray whales, or "Sounders" to Salish Sea waters.
Could Mexico City run out of water soon? Region faces historic shortage
Mexico City is facing “unprecedented" low levels in its main water system that supplies millions of people. Some in the region have already reported their taps running dry.