General Motors to build network of EV fast chargers at American truck stops
General Motors and Pilot have teamed to build a network of fast EV chargers at truck stops across the country.
General Motors and Pilot have teamed to build a network of fast EV chargers at truck stops across the country.
Two plead guilty to ivory, rhinoceros horn trafficking in Washington state
Two men from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), pleaded guilty on Tuesday to conspiracy and Lacey Act charges related to trafficking wildlife from DRC to Seattle.
Two men from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), pleaded guilty on Tuesday to conspiracy and Lacey Act charges related to trafficking wildlife from DRC to Seattle.
Washington Ecology, seafood processor agree to $92K penalty
A seafood processing company west of Aberdeen, Washington, will pay more than $92,000 in a settlement agreement over water quality violations, Washington state ecology officials said.
A seafood processing company west of Aberdeen, Washington, will pay more than $92,000 in a settlement agreement over water quality violations, Washington state ecology officials said.
Local foundation, federal agency team up to fund conservation, climate change solutions
The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation is teaming up with U.S. National Science Foundation to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss.
The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation is teaming up with U.S. National Science Foundation to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss.
White House: To help salmon, dams may need to be removed
The Biden administration on Tuesday released two reports arguing that removing dams on the lower Snake River may be needed to restore salmon runs to sustainable levels in the Pacific Northwest, and that replacing the energy created by the dams is possible but will cost $11 billion to $19 billion.
The Biden administration on Tuesday released two reports arguing that removing dams on the lower Snake River may be needed to restore salmon runs to sustainable levels in the Pacific Northwest, and that replacing the energy created by the dams is possible but will cost $11 billion to $19 billion.
Invasive European green crab emergency continues in Washington
In a new report, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) found that the European green crab emergency persists and advises that all measures to eradicate the invasive species should continue.
In a new report, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) found that the European green crab emergency persists and advises that all measures to eradicate the invasive species should continue.
‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ catch: Tennessee teen reels in rare white catfish
“Most anglers fish their entire lives and never see one. I am 67 years old, have boated literally tens of thousands of catfish over the years and it was the first I'd ever seen in person,” the boat's captain said.
“Most anglers fish their entire lives and never see one. I am 67 years old, have boated literally tens of thousands of catfish over the years and it was the first I'd ever seen in person,” the boat's captain said.
Threatened wild bees get help from Washington researchers
Few creatures exist closer to the front lines of climate change than wild, native bees. And few are more important, or as irreplaceable.
Few creatures exist closer to the front lines of climate change than wild, native bees. And few are more important, or as irreplaceable.
Report says tsunami triggered by Puget Sound earthquake would hit Seattle in minutes
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released a new study on Thursday, showing how a tsunami produced by a major earthquake in Puget Sound would impact the greater Seattle area.
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released a new study on Thursday, showing how a tsunami produced by a major earthquake in Puget Sound would impact the greater Seattle area.
A race to stop a kelp crisis, with impacts far beyond local waters
Underwater forests that support our area's local ecosystem are failing. Researchers and volunteers are racing to figure out what's going wrong.
Underwater forests that support our area's local ecosystem are failing. Researchers and volunteers are racing to figure out what's going wrong.
'The Last Supper' painting, John Constable's 'The Hay Wain' targeted by UK climate protesters
U.K. climate activists also recently glued themselves to the frame of an 1889 Vincent van Gogh painting in protest of new fossil fuel production and licensing.
U.K. climate activists also recently glued themselves to the frame of an 1889 Vincent van Gogh painting in protest of new fossil fuel production and licensing.
New study says decrease in salmon threatens killer whales
Southern Resident killer whales have not had enough food for several years, which could affect their already small numbers, according to a study by the University of British Columbia.
Southern Resident killer whales have not had enough food for several years, which could affect their already small numbers, according to a study by the University of British Columbia.
Puget Sound crabbing starts Friday
While some Western Washington crabbing areas, like the South Coast / Pacific Ocean and Columbia River have yearlong crabbing seasons, the season starts July 1 in most Puget Sound areas. In a few areas, the crab season starts on July 3, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
While some Western Washington crabbing areas, like the South Coast / Pacific Ocean and Columbia River have yearlong crabbing seasons, the season starts July 1 in most Puget Sound areas. In a few areas, the crab season starts on July 3, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Leaders in Washington state react to the Supreme Court's EPA ruling
On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court limited the Environmental Protection Agency's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. Reactions poured in from local elected officials divided along party lines.
On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court limited the Environmental Protection Agency's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. Reactions poured in from local elected officials divided along party lines.
Emergency order declared to keep boaters away from endangered killer whales this summer
Officials with the Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) issued an emergency order on Thursday, requiring whale watching vessels and boaters to keep away from Southern Resident killer whales this summer. This reminder follows a recent declaration of 13 whales being considered ‘vulnerable’.
Officials with the Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) issued an emergency order on Thursday, requiring whale watching vessels and boaters to keep away from Southern Resident killer whales this summer. This reminder follows a recent declaration of 13 whales being considered ‘vulnerable’.
Supreme Court limits EPA's authority to regulate pollution from power plants
By a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court said the Environmental Protection Agency does not have broad authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants that contribute to global warming.
By a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court said the Environmental Protection Agency does not have broad authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants that contribute to global warming.
One year later: Understanding last year’s heat dome, and its toll on countless shellfish
As extreme heat grips the Pacific Northwest, it’s hard to forget the record-setting heat dome that struck the region on this same week one year ago.
As extreme heat grips the Pacific Northwest, it’s hard to forget the record-setting heat dome that struck the region on this same week one year ago.
Conservationists call for action on Northwest wolf poaching
Wildlife advocates say there has been a distressing uptick in wolf poaching cases in the Northwest in the past year and a half.
Wildlife advocates say there has been a distressing uptick in wolf poaching cases in the Northwest in the past year and a half.
Protecting Southern Resident orcas: What role do new regulations play?
As we approach July, whale watch boats are waiting to see whether they'll be permitted to approach any endangered Southern Resident orcas after stricter rules were put in place during the 2021 season.
As we approach July, whale watch boats are waiting to see whether they'll be permitted to approach any endangered Southern Resident orcas after stricter rules were put in place during the 2021 season.