Minnesota BWCA: Vote postponed after Sen. Smith holds Senate floor in protest
U.S. Senator Tina Smith announced her intention to hold the Senate floor to protest legislation that would remove protections for the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
U.S. Senator Tina Smith announced her intention to hold the Senate floor to protest legislation that would remove protections for the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Hippos connected to Pablo Escobar face culling in Colombia
Dozens of hippos who descended from the ones brought to Colombia by onetime drug kingpin Pablo Escobar will be killed as the South American nation looks to control its population.
Dozens of hippos who descended from the ones brought to Colombia by onetime drug kingpin Pablo Escobar will be killed as the South American nation looks to control its population.
King County, WA sued over levee failures during December flooding
Dozens of King County residents and businesses are suing King County and the country's flood district over the levee failures during the catastrophic flooding in December 2025.
Dozens of King County residents and businesses are suing King County and the country's flood district over the levee failures during the catastrophic flooding in December 2025.
King County sued over levee breaches during December flooding
Dozens of people are suing King County and its flooding district, claiming they knew the levees that breached in December could not withstand a flooding disaster.
Dozens of people are suing King County and its flooding district, claiming they knew the levees that breached in December could not withstand a flooding disaster.
Washington counties thankful for FEMA flood relief funding
The Trump administration has approved Washington's request for FEMA aid following widespread flooding across the state in December. Erika Katt of Lewis County Emergency Management explains how the funding will help residents with recovery.
The Trump administration has approved Washington's request for FEMA aid following widespread flooding across the state in December. Erika Katt of Lewis County Emergency Management explains how the funding will help residents with recovery.
President Trump approves FEMA funding for WA flooding disaster
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson estimated our state saw around $182 million in total damage. The state applied for federal assistance in February.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson estimated our state saw around $182 million in total damage. The state applied for federal assistance in February.
Trump approves FEMA funding for 2025 WA flooding disaster
The Trump administration has approved Washington's request for FEMA money following a relentless series of atmospheric rivers that damaged nearly 4,000 homes from Mason County all the way to Yakima County in late 2025.
The Trump administration has approved Washington's request for FEMA money following a relentless series of atmospheric rivers that damaged nearly 4,000 homes from Mason County all the way to Yakima County in late 2025.
IUCN Red List: Emperor penguins and Antarctic fur seals added to endangered list
One of the Antarctic’s most well-known and beloved animals is at the brink of extinction, and environmentalists are calling it a "stark warning" of the threat of climate change.
One of the Antarctic’s most well-known and beloved animals is at the brink of extinction, and environmentalists are calling it a "stark warning" of the threat of climate change.
FEMA disaster assistance funding approved for Washington after December flooding
Federal disaster funding has been approved for Washington following widespread flooding that damaged thousands of homes. Officials say impacted residents can begin applying for assistance as recovery continues.
Federal disaster funding has been approved for Washington following widespread flooding that damaged thousands of homes. Officials say impacted residents can begin applying for assistance as recovery continues.
EPA chief tells climate skeptics to celebrate rule repeal as March heat breaks records
The Environmental Protection Agency’s top official told a crowd of climate science skeptics that they should celebrate the repeal of the 2009 finding that underpinned the agency’s attempts to combat climate change ever since. His comments came the same day a separate federal agency reported record-shattering warmth and precipitation numbers.
The Environmental Protection Agency’s top official told a crowd of climate science skeptics that they should celebrate the repeal of the 2009 finding that underpinned the agency’s attempts to combat climate change ever since. His comments came the same day a separate federal agency reported record-shattering warmth and precipitation numbers.
Hawaii faces another flooding threat as NWS warns of heavy rain
The National Weather Service in Honolulu is warning of renewed flooding risks across Hawaii as a new system is expected to bring heavy rain.
The National Weather Service in Honolulu is warning of renewed flooding risks across Hawaii as a new system is expected to bring heavy rain.
Snowy owl, hammerhead sharks among 40 species gaining CMS protections
Cheetahs, snowy owls and hammerhead sharks are among the dozens of animal species on the cusp of extinction that will receive greater conservation protections.
Cheetahs, snowy owls and hammerhead sharks are among the dozens of animal species on the cusp of extinction that will receive greater conservation protections.
Budget cuts could impact access to Washington’s public lands
Some Washington state-managed public lands could see reduced access or temporary closures as officials grapple with budget shortfalls impacting recreation and maintenance.
Some Washington state-managed public lands could see reduced access or temporary closures as officials grapple with budget shortfalls impacting recreation and maintenance.
Washington trails face shutdowns after budget cuts
Could your favorite Washington trail be closing due to budget cuts? The state's public lands commissioner is sending out a warning.
Could your favorite Washington trail be closing due to budget cuts? The state's public lands commissioner is sending out a warning.
FWC investigating after video shows influencer repeatedly shooting at alligator
The FWC says it is looking into an online video where a popular streamer fired multiple rounds at an alligator.
The FWC says it is looking into an online video where a popular streamer fired multiple rounds at an alligator.
Cleanup across Hawaii after devastating flooding
Cleanup across Hawaii is underway after the islands saw the most serious flooding in more than 20 years.
Cleanup across Hawaii is underway after the islands saw the most serious flooding in more than 20 years.
Spiders the size of a human hand are spreading throughout the US
The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.
The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.
Viral video shows trucks driving through foot of water on thawing Minnesota lake
A viral video shows fishermen driving through approximately 12 inches of standing water atop the frozen surface of Lake of the Woods following recent warm weather.
A viral video shows fishermen driving through approximately 12 inches of standing water atop the frozen surface of Lake of the Woods following recent warm weather.
Several states sue Trump administration over ability to regulate greenhouse gases
A coalition of states is suing the Trump administration after the EPA rolled back a key 2009 climate finding on greenhouse gases.
A coalition of states is suing the Trump administration after the EPA rolled back a key 2009 climate finding on greenhouse gases.
Snohomish River flooding prompts warnings as water rises
Flooding along the Snohomish River has prompted warnings as rising water begins to impact nearby roads and neighborhoods. Officials are urging residents to stay alert and avoid driving through flooded areas after a recent rescue of a driver who ignored road closure signs.
Flooding along the Snohomish River has prompted warnings as rising water begins to impact nearby roads and neighborhoods. Officials are urging residents to stay alert and avoid driving through flooded areas after a recent rescue of a driver who ignored road closure signs.