Biden signs bill making bald eagle America's national bird.
President Biden's action will amend the U.S. Code to officially acknowledge the bird which has been used on United States documents and seals dating all the way back to at least 1782.
President Biden's action will amend the U.S. Code to officially acknowledge the bird which has been used on United States documents and seals dating all the way back to at least 1782.
A glimmer of hope: J-Pod’s new calf seen with Tahlequah, the grieving WA orca
Orcas in our region have seen record-breaking highs, and heartbreaking lows this year. We look at what has gone well for them, and the challenges they face now.
Orcas in our region have seen record-breaking highs, and heartbreaking lows this year. We look at what has gone well for them, and the challenges they face now.
'Murder Hornet' eradicated from U.S., officials remain cautious
The Washington State Department of Agriculture and the United States Department of Agriculture announced the successful eradication of the northern giant hornet (previously known as a "murder hornet" or Asian giant hornet) from Washington state and the U.S. After three years without confirmed detections, officials declared the invasive species eradicated on Wednesday.
The Washington State Department of Agriculture and the United States Department of Agriculture announced the successful eradication of the northern giant hornet (previously known as a "murder hornet" or Asian giant hornet) from Washington state and the U.S. After three years without confirmed detections, officials declared the invasive species eradicated on Wednesday.
Aftermath of heavy rain, strong winds in WA
Thousands are still without power after a storm system struck western Washington Tuesday night, with flooding getting so high in some areas it shut down roads.
Thousands are still without power after a storm system struck western Washington Tuesday night, with flooding getting so high in some areas it shut down roads.
Ocean heat wave known as 'The Blob' blamed for killing half the population of bird species
The new study suggested that 4 million seabirds died following unusually warm conditions in the northeastern Pacific Ocean between 2014 and 2016.
The new study suggested that 4 million seabirds died following unusually warm conditions in the northeastern Pacific Ocean between 2014 and 2016.
Scientists examine world's rarest whale in New Zealand
Spade-toothed whales are extremely rare. None have ever been spotted alive at sea. One surfaced in New Zealand in July and now scientists hope to study it and find ways their adaptions to extreme environments can help human medicine. Since 1872, only seven have been found and all were dead.
Spade-toothed whales are extremely rare. None have ever been spotted alive at sea. One surfaced in New Zealand in July and now scientists hope to study it and find ways their adaptions to extreme environments can help human medicine. Since 1872, only seven have been found and all were dead.
Kokanee salmon return to Redmond, Lake Sammamish by the thousands, largest numbers seen in 10 years
The Kokanee Salmon have returned to some of the rivers and streams in Redmond in the largest resurgence seen in over a decade.
The Kokanee Salmon have returned to some of the rivers and streams in Redmond in the largest resurgence seen in over a decade.
Rumbles from WA's Mount Adams pulls scientists from ‘high-threat’ volcano
The installation of critical seismic sensors at Glacier Peak, one of Washington state's “very high threat” volcanoes, has been delayed for another two years.
The installation of critical seismic sensors at Glacier Peak, one of Washington state's “very high threat” volcanoes, has been delayed for another two years.
130k gallons of sewage spill into Liberty Bay, advisories still in effect
A no-contact advisory and shellfish harvesting advisory are still in effect for parts of Liberty Bay and Keyport Shoreline after Kitsap County Public Works says nearly 130,000 gallons of sewage spilled into Puget Sound.
A no-contact advisory and shellfish harvesting advisory are still in effect for parts of Liberty Bay and Keyport Shoreline after Kitsap County Public Works says nearly 130,000 gallons of sewage spilled into Puget Sound.
Environmentalists worry of Amazon's nuclear power investment
Lawmakers say Amazon's investment to expand nuclear power at Hanford may be best for the state.
Lawmakers say Amazon's investment to expand nuclear power at Hanford may be best for the state.
Ways to cut down on plastic pollution this Thanksgiving
Cooking from scratch, shopping local, and reusing containers can help cut down on plastic pollution this holiday season.
Cooking from scratch, shopping local, and reusing containers can help cut down on plastic pollution this holiday season.
Lost penguin’s 2,000-mile journey to Australia ends with return to Southern Ocean
The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.
The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.
Study: Climate change produced stronger hurricanes
New data is shedding light on how human-caused climate change supercharged this year's hurricane season.
New data is shedding light on how human-caused climate change supercharged this year's hurricane season.
Monitoring king tides in South Park
The Seattle area is experiencing the first king tides of the season, and locals are making sure preparations are in place, just in case. The City of Seattle public works department is also preparing with sandbags, barriers and pumps in place.
The Seattle area is experiencing the first king tides of the season, and locals are making sure preparations are in place, just in case. The City of Seattle public works department is also preparing with sandbags, barriers and pumps in place.
'King tides' in coastal WA could bring flooding
Low pressure, a full moon, and cresting waves could all contribute to minor flooding in western Washington this weekend, especially for the coastal communities.
Low pressure, a full moon, and cresting waves could all contribute to minor flooding in western Washington this weekend, especially for the coastal communities.
Southern resident orcas reclaim Penn Cove, 50 years after brutal roundups
For more than five decades, southern resident killer whales have steered clear of Penn Cove on Whidbey Island, avoiding waters haunted by a traumatic history.
For more than five decades, southern resident killer whales have steered clear of Penn Cove on Whidbey Island, avoiding waters haunted by a traumatic history.
List of worst-polluting cities released
New data showed cities in Asian and the United States emit the most pollution.
New data showed cities in Asian and the United States emit the most pollution.
EPA announces methane fee for oil gas companies
New regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency requires oil and gas companies to pay up if they emit dangerous levels of methane gas.
New regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency requires oil and gas companies to pay up if they emit dangerous levels of methane gas.
Mountain Fire in Ventura County, CA destroying homes
So far, around 130 buildings are damaged and destroyed as a result of the Mountain Fire in Ventura County, California. Firefighters say high winds have complicated the battle to limit damage to homes and neighborhoods. But, they say they are with the community to help them through fore recovery efforts.
So far, around 130 buildings are damaged and destroyed as a result of the Mountain Fire in Ventura County, California. Firefighters say high winds have complicated the battle to limit damage to homes and neighborhoods. But, they say they are with the community to help them through fore recovery efforts.
Upthegrove talks Washington Commissioner of Public Lands race
The Associated Press has not yet called the race for Washington Commissioner of Public Lands, but initial results show Democrat Dave Upthegrove ahead of Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler. Upthegrove joins Good Day Seattle the day after Election Day.
The Associated Press has not yet called the race for Washington Commissioner of Public Lands, but initial results show Democrat Dave Upthegrove ahead of Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler. Upthegrove joins Good Day Seattle the day after Election Day.