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.
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.