Pickleball court plans at Seattle's Magnuson Park could hurt wildlife, advocates say
Environmental advocates are sounding the alarm over the impact that new pickleball courts could have at Seattle's Magnuson Park.
Environmental advocates are sounding the alarm over the impact that new pickleball courts could have at Seattle's Magnuson Park.
Plan for more Seattle pickleball courts sparks controversy
Environmental advocates are sounding the alarm over the impact that new pickleball courts could have at Seattle's Magnuson Park.
Environmental advocates are sounding the alarm over the impact that new pickleball courts could have at Seattle's Magnuson Park.
From forests, to beavers, millions in grant money headed to WA climate solutions
Projects will target climate change initiatives that rely on nature-based solutions.
Projects will target climate change initiatives that rely on nature-based solutions.
WA legislative committee advances new standards on wood stoves
Senate Bill 5174 would align Washington’s air quality standards regarding wood burning devices with ones published by the EPA.
Senate Bill 5174 would align Washington’s air quality standards regarding wood burning devices with ones published by the EPA.
Vandal destroys centuries-old trees along trail at WA fish hatchery
State investigators are looking to track down a vandal who used axes and chainsaws to chop down trees at a fish hatchery in Puyallup.
State investigators are looking to track down a vandal who used axes and chainsaws to chop down trees at a fish hatchery in Puyallup.
Trump targeting showerheads, LED light bulbs in next environmental order
President Trump has long complained of showerheads that use less water and other energy-efficient appliances.
President Trump has long complained of showerheads that use less water and other energy-efficient appliances.
Paper straws: The arguments for and against
Paper or plastic? President Trump has joined the debate on straws.
Paper or plastic? President Trump has joined the debate on straws.
North Dakota considers ending longstanding weather modification program
A state senator introduced a bill to end the practice, with penalties involving fines and jail time.
A state senator introduced a bill to end the practice, with penalties involving fines and jail time.
Protecting the depths: Bull kelp could become WA’s state marine forest
As the state faces ongoing debates over school closures and budget deficits, lawmakers in Olympia are diving deep into an often-overlooked issue: the protection of bull kelp.
As the state faces ongoing debates over school closures and budget deficits, lawmakers in Olympia are diving deep into an often-overlooked issue: the protection of bull kelp.
Trump stops US plan to limit forever chemicals in drinking water
The Trump administration is withdrawing a Biden-era plan to set limits on chemicals in water.
The Trump administration is withdrawing a Biden-era plan to set limits on chemicals in water.
Gates Foundation changes name, branding during milestone year
Seattle neighbors, the Gates Foundation, looks a little different now. The shake up comes during a milestone anniversary year for the organization.
Seattle neighbors, the Gates Foundation, looks a little different now. The shake up comes during a milestone anniversary year for the organization.
Washington biologists launching new black-tailed deer study
Washington wildlife officials are launching a new study to better manage the state's black-tail deer populations, including during hunting seasons.
Washington wildlife officials are launching a new study to better manage the state's black-tail deer populations, including during hunting seasons.
CA wildfires: 5 dead, 130K evacuated, 300K without power
A fifth wildfire has broken out in California. The fires are now the most destructive in L.A. history.
A fifth wildfire has broken out in California. The fires are now the most destructive in L.A. history.
What to know about Trump's interests in Greenland, Panama Canal
Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”
Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”
WA upholds ban on open-water ‘net pen’ salmon farms
The Washington State Board of Natural Resources voted Tuesday to codify a ban on net pens, effectively outlawing open-water salmon farms in state-managed waterways.
The Washington State Board of Natural Resources voted Tuesday to codify a ban on net pens, effectively outlawing open-water salmon farms in state-managed waterways.
King tides expected in South Puget Sound on Jan. 4-6
Washingtonians are being warned about the next king tides, expected to hit South Puget Sound on January 4-6.
Washingtonians are being warned about the next king tides, expected to hit South Puget Sound on January 4-6.
Shrinking Colorado River will take a toll on the nation's food supply
The shelves and prices at your local grocery store could look a little different soon. The Colorado River, which provides water for about 15% of our country’s agriculture, is shrinking.
The shelves and prices at your local grocery store could look a little different soon. The Colorado River, which provides water for about 15% of our country’s agriculture, is shrinking.
Jimmy Carter: The first ‘green’ president
Former President Jimmy Carter will be widely remembered as a champion of conservation, but perhaps fewer know just how much he did to preserve his home state of Georgia and beyond.
Former President Jimmy Carter will be widely remembered as a champion of conservation, but perhaps fewer know just how much he did to preserve his home state of Georgia and beyond.
Ways to recycle holiday waste
The Environmental Protection Agency says Americans produce 25% more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day.
The Environmental Protection Agency says Americans produce 25% more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day.
WA's underfunded avalanche centers struggle to keep up with growing threats
As winter storms pound mountain passes across the Pacific Northwest, avalanche risk in the Cascades has risen sharply.
As winter storms pound mountain passes across the Pacific Northwest, avalanche risk in the Cascades has risen sharply.