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.
Orca sightings are up near Washington and Canada
Local sightings of orcas are up this year in the Salish Sea, according to the Pacific Whale Watching Association.
Local sightings of orcas are up this year in the Salish Sea, according to the Pacific Whale Watching Association.
Flooded townhome leads police to homicide victim, video shows last moments | FOX 13 Seattle
Security footage shows a woman enter the man's home but never leave. Her body would be found by first responders going in to a flooding apartment. The man has been arrested, with a judge setting a $5 million bond.
Security footage shows a woman enter the man's home but never leave. Her body would be found by first responders going in to a flooding apartment. The man has been arrested, with a judge setting a $5 million bond.
PNW tribes battered by climate change fight for money meant to help them
Coastal tribes in the Pacific Northwest experience some of the most severe effects of climate change — from rising seas to severe heat — but face an array of bureaucratic barriers to access government funds meant to help them adapt, a report released Monday found.
Coastal tribes in the Pacific Northwest experience some of the most severe effects of climate change — from rising seas to severe heat — but face an array of bureaucratic barriers to access government funds meant to help them adapt, a report released Monday found.
Rainfall triggers mudslide on SR-20 within Easy Fire closure
Crews are working to clear a stretch of roadway in the North Cascades after Sunday's rainfall triggered a mudslide.
Crews are working to clear a stretch of roadway in the North Cascades after Sunday's rainfall triggered a mudslide.
Orca nearly struck by boat, Puget Sound boater fined
A Bellingham boater was caught on camera driving through a pod of killer whales, and nearly striking an orca within moments of it leaping out of the water.
A Bellingham boater was caught on camera driving through a pod of killer whales, and nearly striking an orca within moments of it leaping out of the water.