Space weather alert: G2 geomagnetic storm watch in effect, auroras possible
Don’t expect massive power outages this week, but do expect to see beautiful northern lights after a significant solar flare erupted from a location on the sun’s surface previously believed to be inactive.
Don’t expect massive power outages this week, but do expect to see beautiful northern lights after a significant solar flare erupted from a location on the sun’s surface previously believed to be inactive.
Life in the new flood plain: Flood insurance costs changing across Western Washington
From Whatcom to Lewis Counties, from the coast to the Cascades, thousands of home-owners who pay for federal flood insurance are starting to seeing their monthly rates change.
From Whatcom to Lewis Counties, from the coast to the Cascades, thousands of home-owners who pay for federal flood insurance are starting to seeing their monthly rates change.
National Park Week: Free entry for all on April 16
Enter any national park for free this Saturday to kick off the start of National Park Week.
Enter any national park for free this Saturday to kick off the start of National Park Week.
Why Biden is waiving rule on higher levels of ethanol in gas this summer
President Joe Biden says his administration will suspend a federal rule that bars higher levels of ethanol in gasoline during the summer.
President Joe Biden says his administration will suspend a federal rule that bars higher levels of ethanol in gasoline during the summer.
WDFW approves 6 days of razor clam digs starting April 16
The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has announced the next round of razor clam digging that will take place from April 16 to April 21. This time around, the daily limit of clams has increased to 20.
The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has announced the next round of razor clam digging that will take place from April 16 to April 21. This time around, the daily limit of clams has increased to 20.
Officials: Limit consumption of sturgeon from lower Columbia
State health officials in Washington and Oregon are recommending the public limit their consumption of sturgeon caught from the lower Columbia River.
State health officials in Washington and Oregon are recommending the public limit their consumption of sturgeon caught from the lower Columbia River.
Target’s annual car seat trade-in event begins April 18
Target will take your old, expired and damaged car seat in return for a 20% off coupon that can be used towards purchasing a new car seat, stroller or other select baby gear.
Target will take your old, expired and damaged car seat in return for a 20% off coupon that can be used towards purchasing a new car seat, stroller or other select baby gear.
Whatcom County nonprofit launches disaster case management for November flood
What began as a grassroots effort to help families devastated by flooding in Whatcom County has now grown into a full-fledged organization.
What began as a grassroots effort to help families devastated by flooding in Whatcom County has now grown into a full-fledged organization.
State says Washington's wolf population grew 16% last year
Washington’s wolf population grew in 2021 for the 13th consecutive year, showing a 16% increase from the previous year, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife said Saturday.
Washington’s wolf population grew in 2021 for the 13th consecutive year, showing a 16% increase from the previous year, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife said Saturday.
State launches first-in-the-nation program to preserve 10,000 forest acres as carbon reserve
Washington state has launched a new program to save 10,000 acres of forest land as a carbon reserve.
Washington state has launched a new program to save 10,000 acres of forest land as a carbon reserve.
NOAA investigating gray whale washed ashore at Camano Island
Federal environmental scientists are investigating a dead gray whale that washed up on the shore of Camano Island.
Federal environmental scientists are investigating a dead gray whale that washed up on the shore of Camano Island.
Climate change: Earth will be 'unlivable' if emissions don't fall faster, UN report warns
A new report from the UN’s top body of climate scientists is warning that temperatures will go beyond a key danger point unless countries worldwide cut greenhouse emissions faster than they are currently committed to doing.
A new report from the UN’s top body of climate scientists is warning that temperatures will go beyond a key danger point unless countries worldwide cut greenhouse emissions faster than they are currently committed to doing.
Biden orders federal assistance for Washington state counties impacted by landslides, flooding
President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration in Washington state following record flooding and other instances of severe weather earlier in the year.
President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration in Washington state following record flooding and other instances of severe weather earlier in the year.
Flamingo that escaped Kansas zoo 17 years ago spotted in Texas
Wildlife officials say one of two flamingos that escaped from a Kansas zoo during a storm 17 years ago has been spotted on the coast of Texas.
Wildlife officials say one of two flamingos that escaped from a Kansas zoo during a storm 17 years ago has been spotted on the coast of Texas.
Invasive acid-spewing crazy ants population control possible with fungus, scientists say
The tawny crazy ant creates a formic acid as venom to protect itself from other ant species. The insects are able to spew the acid from their abdomen but are not poisonous, scientists said.
The tawny crazy ant creates a formic acid as venom to protect itself from other ant species. The insects are able to spew the acid from their abdomen but are not poisonous, scientists said.
'We can't wait until the 22nd century'; Gov. Inslee says Biden's 2023 budget shortchanges Hanford cleanup
Washington Governor Jay Inslee disapproves of President Biden's 2023 budget, saying it cuts too much from the state's ongoing Hanford nuclear cleanup project.
Washington Governor Jay Inslee disapproves of President Biden's 2023 budget, saying it cuts too much from the state's ongoing Hanford nuclear cleanup project.
Microplastics found in human blood for the 1st time, study says
Microplastics have been found in our food, drinks and even in human placentas. Now, researchers say they have found the first-ever evidence of microplastics in human blood.
Microplastics have been found in our food, drinks and even in human placentas. Now, researchers say they have found the first-ever evidence of microplastics in human blood.
Satellite images show New York-sized ice shelf collapse in East Antarctica
Scientists are concerned because an ice shelf the size of New York City collapsed in East Antarctica, an area that had long been thought to be stable.
Scientists are concerned because an ice shelf the size of New York City collapsed in East Antarctica, an area that had long been thought to be stable.
Access Washington's State Parks for free on Saturday
On Saturday, March 19, Washingtonians will be able to access State Parks for free-- no Discover Pass required.
On Saturday, March 19, Washingtonians will be able to access State Parks for free-- no Discover Pass required.
Cadillac’s 1st all-electric Lyriq SUV to begin production in March, GM says
General Motors will begin production of the all-electric 2023 Cadillac Lyriq midsize SUV, the brand’s first electric vehicle, in March as planned and the company hopes to start making deliveries over the next few months.
General Motors will begin production of the all-electric 2023 Cadillac Lyriq midsize SUV, the brand’s first electric vehicle, in March as planned and the company hopes to start making deliveries over the next few months.