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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.”
Landmark law saved whales through marine industry changes, scientists say
The drive to protect vanishing whales has brought impacts to marine industries and those changes are accelerating as the Endangered Species Act approaches its 50th anniversary.
The drive to protect vanishing whales has brought impacts to marine industries and those changes are accelerating as the Endangered Species Act approaches its 50th anniversary.
Kodiak Enterprise fire: Fire mostly out on the boat, flammable tanks still intact
Crews have nearly knocked down a fire that started on a fishing vessel early Saturday morning and continued burning through Tuesday.
Crews have nearly knocked down a fire that started on a fishing vessel early Saturday morning and continued burning through Tuesday.
Norfolk Southern train cars derail, spilling diesel and oil; 2 taken to hospital
Two Norfolk crew members were briefly hospitalized after the crash.
Two Norfolk crew members were briefly hospitalized after the crash.
Deadliest volcano in Western Hemisphere shows signs of increased activity
An eruption in 1985 caused the deaths of more than 25,000 people.
An eruption in 1985 caused the deaths of more than 25,000 people.
Scientists find ‘mountains,’ variable structures near Earth’s core
Samantha Hansen, a lead researcher, said the team was surprised by how “abundant” the structures were, finding evidence all over the southern hemisphere.
Samantha Hansen, a lead researcher, said the team was surprised by how “abundant” the structures were, finding evidence all over the southern hemisphere.
US panel approves salmon fishing ban for much of West Coast
A federal regulatory group voted Thursday to officially close king salmon fishing season along much of the West Coast after near-record low numbers of the fish, also known as chinook, returned to California's rivers last year.
A federal regulatory group voted Thursday to officially close king salmon fishing season along much of the West Coast after near-record low numbers of the fish, also known as chinook, returned to California's rivers last year.
Rare disease found in Colorado fish urges warning as ‘Sandy Flesh’ spreads West
It's the first time myofibrogranuloma, also known as Sandy Flesh disease, has been found in the state, Colorado Parks and Wildlife said.
It's the first time myofibrogranuloma, also known as Sandy Flesh disease, has been found in the state, Colorado Parks and Wildlife said.
Here's what really happens to your used clothing donations
Overall, only about 15% of used clothes and other textile waste is recycled in the U.S., according to EPA data. Here’s how to make sure your old clothes have the best impact.
Overall, only about 15% of used clothes and other textile waste is recycled in the U.S., according to EPA data. Here’s how to make sure your old clothes have the best impact.
Necropsy: Gray whale washed up on Fox Island likely died from vessel hit
Cascadia Research Collective and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) have determined the likely cause of death of a gray whale that washed up dead on Fox Island.
Cascadia Research Collective and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) have determined the likely cause of death of a gray whale that washed up dead on Fox Island.
Here's why there could be pink snow at Yellowstone this summer
Visitors can see a variety of colorful snow patches, including pink, green, orange, and brown at different areas of Yellowstone Park this summer.
Visitors can see a variety of colorful snow patches, including pink, green, orange, and brown at different areas of Yellowstone Park this summer.
Hawaii considers tourist fees to help protect its natural environment
“All I want to do, honestly, is to make travelers accountable and have the capacity to help pay for the impact that they have," one Hawaii lawmaker said.
“All I want to do, honestly, is to make travelers accountable and have the capacity to help pay for the impact that they have," one Hawaii lawmaker said.
WDFW: Coastal razor clam digs begin April 6, daily limit increases to 20 clams
The Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced the next round of coastal razor clam digging will run from April 6-12.
The Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced the next round of coastal razor clam digging will run from April 6-12.