Biolab chemical plant fire near Atlanta, GA
More than 99,000 residents are under a shelter-in-place order a day after a fire at a chemical plant sent chlorine into the air.
More than 99,000 residents are under a shelter-in-place order a day after a fire at a chemical plant sent chlorine into the air.
Largest EV charging site in US coming to Mount Vernon, WA
The largest public electric vehicle charging station in the United States is coming to northern Washington. Here's what to expect at the new "Library Commons" hub.
The largest public electric vehicle charging station in the United States is coming to northern Washington. Here's what to expect at the new "Library Commons" hub.
Martha Stewart reacts to newly discovered flower in WA: 'Daffodahlia'
A new flower was discovered by accident in Washington. It’s one-of-a-kind, beautiful and it’s called the “Daffodahlia."
A new flower was discovered by accident in Washington. It’s one-of-a-kind, beautiful and it’s called the “Daffodahlia."
California AG sues ExxonMobil over alleged plastic recycling deception
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday announced the filing of an unprecedented lawsuit against ExxonMobil for allegedly engaging in a 50-year campaign of deception that “caused and exacerbated the global plastics pollution crisis."
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday announced the filing of an unprecedented lawsuit against ExxonMobil for allegedly engaging in a 50-year campaign of deception that “caused and exacerbated the global plastics pollution crisis."
Three Mile Island reopening to fuel energy-intensive AI boom
The owner of the shuttered Three Mile Island nuclear power plant said Friday that it plans to restart the reactor under a 20-year agreement with tech giant Microsoft.
The owner of the shuttered Three Mile Island nuclear power plant said Friday that it plans to restart the reactor under a 20-year agreement with tech giant Microsoft.
Robots to the rescue: WA's high-tech solution for seagrass restoration
DNR is testing a new tool to restore critical eelgrass meadows in the Puget Sound: a robot nicknamed "Grasshopper."
DNR is testing a new tool to restore critical eelgrass meadows in the Puget Sound: a robot nicknamed "Grasshopper."
Ocean Shores battles erosion crisis as WA shoreline vanishes, homes at risk
After years of "storm after storm," residents are bracing for what could be a disastrous winter.
After years of "storm after storm," residents are bracing for what could be a disastrous winter.
National Park Service blames bag of Cheetos for disrupting entire Carlsbad Caverns ecosystem
The Cheetos' processed corn was softened by the humidity of the cave and "formed the perfect environment" to welcome and host fungi and microbial life, the park said.
The Cheetos' processed corn was softened by the humidity of the cave and "formed the perfect environment" to welcome and host fungi and microbial life, the park said.
WA Latino mountaineers seek to lower barriers for others
Mountain climbing is a time-honored tradition in the Pacific Northwest. But Latino mountaineering group ‘Montañistas de Washington’ says you don't even see Hispanic people participating, and they want to change that.
Mountain climbing is a time-honored tradition in the Pacific Northwest. But Latino mountaineering group ‘Montañistas de Washington’ says you don't even see Hispanic people participating, and they want to change that.
US Fish and Wildlife Service unveils plan to kill barred owls in WA
The plan aims to mitigate the significant threat posed by barred owls.
The plan aims to mitigate the significant threat posed by barred owls.
Sedro-Woolley residents push back against proposed lithium battery facility
Concerns are rising in Sedro-Woolley over a proposed green-energy facility just outside of downtown, with residents arguing the planned lithium battery storage site poses significant environmental and safety risks.
Concerns are rising in Sedro-Woolley over a proposed green-energy facility just outside of downtown, with residents arguing the planned lithium battery storage site poses significant environmental and safety risks.
Deadly mosquito virus in the US
Concern is growing over potentially deadly illnesses spread by mosquitos.
Concern is growing over potentially deadly illnesses spread by mosquitos.
WA Fish & Wildlife warns of 'catastrophe' after finding invasive mussel
Washington State Fish and Wildlife officers are sounding the alarm after a highly-invasive zebra mussel was discovered at an aquarium wholesaler in Renton.
Washington State Fish and Wildlife officers are sounding the alarm after a highly-invasive zebra mussel was discovered at an aquarium wholesaler in Renton.
Tacoma's Stadium High School's new groundskeepers are truly the G.O.A.T.
Stadium High School in Tacoma, Washington has taken an unconventional approach to landscaping by bringing in a team of goats to handle its overgrown vegetation.
Stadium High School in Tacoma, Washington has taken an unconventional approach to landscaping by bringing in a team of goats to handle its overgrown vegetation.
Cleanup underway after flash flooding in Connecticut
After Sunday's flash flooding in Connecticut, many are assessing the damage and determining next steps on the cleanup.
After Sunday's flash flooding in Connecticut, many are assessing the damage and determining next steps on the cleanup.
Invasive species detected at aquarium wholesaler, alert issued in WA
Wildlife officials are asking pet stores in Washington and Idaho to be cautious after a highly invasive species was discovered hitching a ride on a popular aquarium item in Renton earlier this month.
Wildlife officials are asking pet stores in Washington and Idaho to be cautious after a highly invasive species was discovered hitching a ride on a popular aquarium item in Renton earlier this month.
Flash floods in Connecticut leaves two dead
Flash flooding in Connecticut destroyed several road and bridges, trapping dozens of people in homes and cars.
Flash flooding in Connecticut destroyed several road and bridges, trapping dozens of people in homes and cars.
Invasive beetle capable of wiping out ash trees spotted near WA
A small beetle with the capability of wiping out an entire species of trees has been spotted in the Pacific Northwest, and officials are warning the public to be on the lookout.
A small beetle with the capability of wiping out an entire species of trees has been spotted in the Pacific Northwest, and officials are warning the public to be on the lookout.
Invasive beetle capable of wiping out ash trees spotted near WA
A small beetle with the capability of wiping out an entire species of trees has been spotted in the Pacific Northwest, and officials are warning the public to be on the lookout.
A small beetle with the capability of wiping out an entire species of trees has been spotted in the Pacific Northwest, and officials are warning the public to be on the lookout.
‘Road 2620 Fire’ near Hood Canal, WA prompts statewide mobilization
Mt. Jupiter is burning, with smoke spreading through the Olympic National Forest and down to the banks of Hood Canal.
Mt. Jupiter is burning, with smoke spreading through the Olympic National Forest and down to the banks of Hood Canal.