The world just experienced the hottest day on record, scientists say
The planet’s temperature spiked on Tuesday to its hottest day in at least 44 years and likely much longer.
The planet’s temperature spiked on Tuesday to its hottest day in at least 44 years and likely much longer.
Activist facing lawsuit over social media videos showcasing Tokitae
An animal activist is facing a lawsuit after drone videos were posted along with descriptions of concerns about the condition of Tokitae, an orca originally captured in the Pacific Northwest before living more than 50 years in captivity.
An animal activist is facing a lawsuit after drone videos were posted along with descriptions of concerns about the condition of Tokitae, an orca originally captured in the Pacific Northwest before living more than 50 years in captivity.
Ohio researchers develop new breed of honeybees to fight parasites
Central State University's breeding program aims to create worker bees with smaller mandibles known as 'Ohio Mite Biters.'
Central State University's breeding program aims to create worker bees with smaller mandibles known as 'Ohio Mite Biters.'
Not one, but two orca calves return with endangered Southern Residents
A second baby orca has been spotted with L pod, a significant discovery as the endangered Southern Resident killer whales have struggled with new births for several years.
A second baby orca has been spotted with L pod, a significant discovery as the endangered Southern Resident killer whales have struggled with new births for several years.
Expect a hot, smoky summer in much of America. Here’s why you’d better get used to it
The only break much of America can hope for anytime soon from eye-watering dangerous smoke from fire-struck Canada is brief bouts of shirt-soaking sweltering heat and humidity from a southern heat wave that has already proven deadly, forecasters say.
The only break much of America can hope for anytime soon from eye-watering dangerous smoke from fire-struck Canada is brief bouts of shirt-soaking sweltering heat and humidity from a southern heat wave that has already proven deadly, forecasters say.
Five more gray whales found dead along Washington's coast
Five dead gray whales has washed ashore along Washington's coast this month, part of a years-long event that scientists are investigating.
Five dead gray whales has washed ashore along Washington's coast this month, part of a years-long event that scientists are investigating.
Sewage spill advisory issued for Tacoma's Snake Lake
The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department has issued a Sewage Spill Advisory for residents and visitors to stay away from Snake Lake.
The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department has issued a Sewage Spill Advisory for residents and visitors to stay away from Snake Lake.
Baby orca spotted with L Pod for the first time in two years
The endangered Southern Resident orcas are returning to the Salish Sea with a new baby in tow this summer.
The endangered Southern Resident orcas are returning to the Salish Sea with a new baby in tow this summer.
Farmers raise alarm over polluted water flowing in from Canada
Water flowing into the U.S. has abnormally high levels of fecal bacteria. Locals near the U.S.-Canada border say more needs to be done to protect people, salmon and shellfish.
Water flowing into the U.S. has abnormally high levels of fecal bacteria. Locals near the U.S.-Canada border say more needs to be done to protect people, salmon and shellfish.
Yellowstone River bridge collapses, freight train falls into waters below
Numerous tank cars were partially submerged in the river early Saturday, with an Associated Press reporter witnessing a yellow liquid pouring out of tank cars.
Numerous tank cars were partially submerged in the river early Saturday, with an Associated Press reporter witnessing a yellow liquid pouring out of tank cars.
High fecal bacteria levels close down Lincoln Park Beach
Due to high fecal bacteria levels, Seattle Parks has notified people to stay out of the water at Lincoln Park Beach.
Due to high fecal bacteria levels, Seattle Parks has notified people to stay out of the water at Lincoln Park Beach.
Farmers raise alarm over polluted water flowing in from Canada
Water flowing into the U.S. has abnormally high levels of fecal bacteria. Locals near the U.S.-Canada border say more needs to be done to protect people, salmon and shellfish.
Water flowing into the U.S. has abnormally high levels of fecal bacteria. Locals near the U.S.-Canada border say more needs to be done to protect people, salmon and shellfish.
Robots to play big role in continued search for missing Titan sub
The Vice President of the Washington Scuba Alliance says that if the Titan crew is stuck in the sub at the bottom of the ocean, robots will play a big role in locating and potentially raising the missing sub.
The Vice President of the Washington Scuba Alliance says that if the Titan crew is stuck in the sub at the bottom of the ocean, robots will play a big role in locating and potentially raising the missing sub.
Invasive Japanese beetles found in Yakima County
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) says the first Japanese beetle of the year was spotted in Yakima County, and the time to take action against these invasive insects is now.
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) says the first Japanese beetle of the year was spotted in Yakima County, and the time to take action against these invasive insects is now.
Biden administration moves to restore endangered species protections dropped by Trump
The Biden administration has proposed new rules for protecting imperiled plants and animals as officials move to reverse changes under former President Donald Trump that weakened application of the Endangered Species Act.
The Biden administration has proposed new rules for protecting imperiled plants and animals as officials move to reverse changes under former President Donald Trump that weakened application of the Endangered Species Act.
First Japanese beetles of 2023 found in Yakima
The first Japanese beetle of the year has been found in Yakima County.
The first Japanese beetle of the year has been found in Yakima County.
El Nino blamed for recent bird deaths along Mexico's Pacific coast
Many seabirds in this region died recently, with more than 90% of the affected birds being grey-backed shearwaters, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Mexico.
Many seabirds in this region died recently, with more than 90% of the affected birds being grey-backed shearwaters, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Mexico.
Himalayan glaciers could lose 80% of their volume if global warming isn't controlled: study
A report from a Nepal-based research organization finds that water security for nearly 2 billion people downstream from the Hindu Kush Himalayan ranges will likely be threatened this century if global warming is not controlled.
A report from a Nepal-based research organization finds that water security for nearly 2 billion people downstream from the Hindu Kush Himalayan ranges will likely be threatened this century if global warming is not controlled.
New tools to fight invasive green crab
New tools to fight the invasive European green crab have been unveiled by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
New tools to fight the invasive European green crab have been unveiled by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Stillaguamish Tribe begins massive restoration plan for neglected salmon habitat
As Kadi Bizyayeva walks a large berm overlooking Port Susan in Stanwood, it is hard to overlook the importance of the land beneath her feet.
As Kadi Bizyayeva walks a large berm overlooking Port Susan in Stanwood, it is hard to overlook the importance of the land beneath her feet.