Supreme Court sharply limits EPA's ability to police pollution into certain wetlands
Environmental advocates say the ruling will strip protections from millions of acres of the wetlands across the country.
Environmental advocates say the ruling will strip protections from millions of acres of the wetlands across the country.
Washington’s nonstop battle to keep parks, forests green begins with insect traps
The state's battle against spongy moths stretches back nearly 50 years. The WSDA program is one of their greatest success stories, but the fight doesn’t end—if they stop trapping, it means they’ve likely taken root in our state.
The state's battle against spongy moths stretches back nearly 50 years. The WSDA program is one of their greatest success stories, but the fight doesn’t end—if they stop trapping, it means they’ve likely taken root in our state.
Seattle passes tree protection ordinance in effort to create more natural shade
The Seattle City Council passed a law to protect 175,000 of the city's trees. That's about ten times more than what is currently protected.
The Seattle City Council passed a law to protect 175,000 of the city's trees. That's about ten times more than what is currently protected.
Seattle passes tree protection ordinance in effort to create more natural shade
The Seattle City Council passed a law to protect 175,000 of the city's trees. That's about ten times more than what is currently protected.
The Seattle City Council passed a law to protect 175,000 of the city's trees. That's about ten times more than what is currently protected.
Work to remove final fish farming net pens underway in Washington waters
Work is beginning to remove the final net pens left in local waters. Still, the fight surrounding the decades-long debate over commercial net pen use in Puget Sound continues.
Work is beginning to remove the final net pens left in local waters. Still, the fight surrounding the decades-long debate over commercial net pen use in Puget Sound continues.
Photographer in Canada captures ‘beautiful northern lights show’ after wildfire smoke clears
The video showcases the vivid green northern lights flowing across the clear Manitoba sky.
The video showcases the vivid green northern lights flowing across the clear Manitoba sky.
3 Seattle beaches closed this summer due to lifeguard shortages
Three Seattle beaches will be closed this summer due to a lifeguard shortage.
Three Seattle beaches will be closed this summer due to a lifeguard shortage.
DNR conducts wildfire simulations as smoky conditions already fill the skies
As nearly 100 fires gobbled up large swaths of land in Alberta, Canada, smoke is quickly settling over Washington state: a reminder that wildfire season has already begun.
As nearly 100 fires gobbled up large swaths of land in Alberta, Canada, smoke is quickly settling over Washington state: a reminder that wildfire season has already begun.
Unusual Texas beach discoveries, including creepy dolls, set for auction
“We are hoping the doll head goes for lots of money,” director of the Mission-Aransas Reserve Jace Tunnell, told FOX Television Stations, adding that the auction is in good spirit to help injured animals.
“We are hoping the doll head goes for lots of money,” director of the Mission-Aransas Reserve Jace Tunnell, told FOX Television Stations, adding that the auction is in good spirit to help injured animals.
Climate danger: UN forecasts 2 in 3 chance of briefly hitting key heat limit soon
The world has been inching closer to the 1.5-degree threshold due to human-caused climate change for years. Scientists expect a temporary burst of heat from an El Nino will supercharge this.
The world has been inching closer to the 1.5-degree threshold due to human-caused climate change for years. Scientists expect a temporary burst of heat from an El Nino will supercharge this.
Biden plan would open leases to conservation land, not just oil and grazing
More than a century after the U.S. started selling oil leases on public lands, the Biden administration is seeking to let conservationists lease government property to restore it.
More than a century after the U.S. started selling oil leases on public lands, the Biden administration is seeking to let conservationists lease government property to restore it.
How coconuts are being used to save New Jersey beaches from erosion
Coconut fiber logs now line more than 2,000 feet of the Jersey Shore with the goal of keeping the sand in place in an economical and sustainable way.
Coconut fiber logs now line more than 2,000 feet of the Jersey Shore with the goal of keeping the sand in place in an economical and sustainable way.
Why tree coverage matters as temperatures rise in Puget Sound
A lack of trees in Tacoma stretches back decades to formerly redlined neighborhoods—and that has a major impact when the weather heats up.
A lack of trees in Tacoma stretches back decades to formerly redlined neighborhoods—and that has a major impact when the weather heats up.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.