Officials urge water safety this weekend as warmer weather comes in
With temperatures getting closer to 90 this weekend, patrol and rescue crews are bracing for an increase in drowning calls and urge caution while out on the water.
Sinkholes forming at Oregon state park: 'Please use caution'
A second sinkhole has formed at Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area, prompting park officials to issue another advisory to visitors.
3D-printed fish: Food tech companies create 1st ready-to-cook seafood product
Can you guess which "type" of fish this is?
Local activists, researchers explore solutions to coho salmon deaths from toxic tire dust
The science is clear: a chemical from tire dust is killing mass amounts of coho salmon in the Pacific Northwest. Local activists and researchers are testing a natural solution to protect the vulnerable species.
Highline School District's electric school buses showing promising results
Last fall, the Highline School District added state-of-the-art electric school buses to its fleet as part of a $1 billion federal program from the Environmental Protection Agency.
'Win' for Southern Resident killer whales a 'major blow' to fishing industry
This week, U.S. District Judge Richard Jones made a ruling that would likely shut down the upcoming trolling season for Chinook salmon in Southeast Alaska.
Ruling might cancel Alaska commercial king salmon season
A ruling from a U.S. judge in Seattle could effectively shut down commercial king salmon trolling in Southeast Alaska — a valuable industry that supports some 1,500 fishermen — after a conservation group challenged the harvest as a threat to endangered killer whales that eat the fish.
'Gold Rush' of green aviation tech unfolding in Snohomish County
As airlines make bigger climate commitments, it is setting off a flurry of moves that will have impacts on Washington’s aviation industry for generations to come.
Washington org announces volunteer program to detect invasive European green crabs
Green crab season is fast-approaching, and Washington is still spending millions to stop the invasive species from taking root in our state.
Bear cub rescued near Sequim
A young bear cub was rescued in Sequim by a person who happened to be in the right place at the right time.
Plan under consideration to create timed reservations to visit Mount Rainier National Park
The National Parks Service (NPS) is looking for ways to cut down on congestion at Mount Rainier National Park to enhance visitor experience and protect wildlife. One of the suggested plans would be to create timed reservations to enter and enjoy the park.
Photos: 'Exceptional' drought reveals ancient Spanish village
The “shocking" images are a grim reminder that Spain's drought is "in the phase of exceptionality."
What to know about ticks and Lyme season following a mild winter
Researchers say it is hard to predict how the tick season will play out. This year’s mild winter and early snow melt, though, could mean more ticks earlier than usual.
Officials warn of still-frigid water dangers as air temps heat up this weekend
From Thursday into the weekend, we can expect blue skies with temperatures closer to 70 and 80 degrees. While Washington's many bodies of water may seem like a great option to cool off in, officials are warning that the water is still ice-cold.
Hood Canal Bridge 'fix' for fish kills now being tested
The Hood Canal Bridge may as well be a dead-end for juvenile salmon, but scientists are testing a fix that could buy them time and save thousands of fish.
Where does your state rank on the ‘2023 Greenest States’ list?
The list compared the 50 states across three dimensions: environmental quality, eco-friendly behaviors and climate change contributions.
Interesting facts about Earth Day: Who created the holiday?
The founder of Earth Day was Senator Gaylord Nelson, who was inspired to create the global observance after one of the worst ecological disasters in U.S. history.
Researchers discover 'leak' in seafloor along Cascadia Subduction Zone
Local scientists have made an exciting discovery on the seafloor along the Cascadia Subduction Zone—the same zone that could someday give Western Washington "The Big One," a 9.0-magnitude earthquake.
North American bats 'at risk of severe population decline' from climate change, disease: report
Scientists say many North American bats are in trouble.
Confusion rises over plans to bring Tokitae back to Puget Sound
Over the weekend, plans to return an orca to the Pacific Northwest got a bit more confusing—with the benefactor footing the bill announcing details of a plan, while the CEO of the aquarium in charge responded online calling the statements a “misunderstanding.”