From plastic to plant-based: New rule aims to protect national parks from pollution
The Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland recently issued an order to ban the procurement, sale and distribution of single-use plastic products and packaging on public land by 2023.
The Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland recently issued an order to ban the procurement, sale and distribution of single-use plastic products and packaging on public land by 2023.
Biden hosts international climate change meeting amid high gas price pressure
Friday's meeting comes as Biden has been focused on boosting fossil fuel production to reduce high gas prices.
Friday's meeting comes as Biden has been focused on boosting fossil fuel production to reduce high gas prices.
Matthews Beach closed due to high levels of bacteria
The beach at Matthews Beach Park is currently closed after King County Natural Resources and Parks measured high levels of bacteria in the water. People and pets should stay out of the water until further notice.
The beach at Matthews Beach Park is currently closed after King County Natural Resources and Parks measured high levels of bacteria in the water. People and pets should stay out of the water until further notice.
Washington fines Portland contractor for water quality issue
Washington state ecology officials fined a Portland contractor $135,000 for repeated water quality violations while working at Ridgefield’s Vista Ridge subdivision.
Washington state ecology officials fined a Portland contractor $135,000 for repeated water quality violations while working at Ridgefield’s Vista Ridge subdivision.
Future salmon runs, agriculture and cheap power at stake as public reviews breaching of 4 Snake River dams
Should they stay or should they go: that’s been the question for decades regarding several dams along the Snake River.
Should they stay or should they go: that’s been the question for decades regarding several dams along the Snake River.
Skagit River monitored for flooding, residents hoping for sun
Skagit County has had so much rain, the county's Department of Emergency Management and Public Works is monitoring the Skagit River for flooding.
Skagit County has had so much rain, the county's Department of Emergency Management and Public Works is monitoring the Skagit River for flooding.
Head to Washington State Parks for free this entire weekend
Although it's looking a little cloudy to kick off the weekend, if you want to get out and enjoy the Washington outdoors, entrance fees for state parks will be waived this weekend.
Although it's looking a little cloudy to kick off the weekend, if you want to get out and enjoy the Washington outdoors, entrance fees for state parks will be waived this weekend.
Atmospheric river soaking Pacific Northwest could bring wettest June on record
This week's atmospheric river has the potential to be among the strongest in recent memory, and heavy rain is expected this weekend throughout eastern Washington and northern Oregon.
This week's atmospheric river has the potential to be among the strongest in recent memory, and heavy rain is expected this weekend throughout eastern Washington and northern Oregon.
Public comment open for proposal to breach Lower Snake River Dams
U.S. Senator Patty Murray and Gov. Jay Inslee announced a draft report weighing the decision to breach the Lower Snake River Dams.
U.S. Senator Patty Murray and Gov. Jay Inslee announced a draft report weighing the decision to breach the Lower Snake River Dams.
Property tax increase for conservation moves forward in King County
The proposed bill would add about $30 to each household's property tax every year for 10 years. Voters will decide whether to support or reject this conservation effort in November.
The proposed bill would add about $30 to each household's property tax every year for 10 years. Voters will decide whether to support or reject this conservation effort in November.
Carbon dioxide levels in atmosphere surpass key milestone
Climate scientists say it's "like watching a train barrel down the track towards you in slow motion. It’s terrifying."
Climate scientists say it's "like watching a train barrel down the track towards you in slow motion. It’s terrifying."
California court rules a bumblebee is a fish under environmental law
The Appellate Court ruled a lower court 'erred when it reached a contrary conclusion.'
The Appellate Court ruled a lower court 'erred when it reached a contrary conclusion.'
Inslee: Feds need to increase nuclear waste cleanup funds
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, who has recently criticized the slow pace of cleaning up the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, toured the former nuclear weapons production site on Thursday and said more federal money is needed to finish the job.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, who has recently criticized the slow pace of cleaning up the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, toured the former nuclear weapons production site on Thursday and said more federal money is needed to finish the job.
9-year-old girl recovering after being attacked by a cougar in Stevens County
9-year-old Lily Kryzhanivskyy is recovering after being attacked by a cougar near Fruitland, Washington in Stevens County on Saturday morning.
9-year-old Lily Kryzhanivskyy is recovering after being attacked by a cougar near Fruitland, Washington in Stevens County on Saturday morning.
Memorial Day weekend: What to know before visiting National Forests in WA
The United States Forest Service is reminding people in the Pacific Northwest about potential hazards and advisories in place in Washington's national forests ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
The United States Forest Service is reminding people in the Pacific Northwest about potential hazards and advisories in place in Washington's national forests ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
Newest J Pod calf is a female, offering hope for endangered Southern resident population
The Center for Whale Research confirmed on May 26 that the new calf born to the J Pod is a female, offering a glimmer of hope for the endangered Southern resident orca population.
The Center for Whale Research confirmed on May 26 that the new calf born to the J Pod is a female, offering a glimmer of hope for the endangered Southern resident orca population.
Washington keeps drought emergency status in parts of 8 counties
Despite a cool and wet spring, the Washington Department of Ecology on Thursday extended a drought emergency declaration for watersheds in eight eastern Washington counties.
Despite a cool and wet spring, the Washington Department of Ecology on Thursday extended a drought emergency declaration for watersheds in eight eastern Washington counties.
Scientists will set 1,000 traps for murder hornets this year
Scientists will set about 1,000 traps this year in their quest to wipe out the Asian giant hornet in Washington, the state Department of Agriculture said Tuesday.
Scientists will set about 1,000 traps this year in their quest to wipe out the Asian giant hornet in Washington, the state Department of Agriculture said Tuesday.
Permit approved for large solar power farm in Yakima County
Plentiful sunshine, a nudge from the state of Washington, and even a few sheep will help a large solar power farm in eastern Yakima County begin operation sometime in 2024.
Plentiful sunshine, a nudge from the state of Washington, and even a few sheep will help a large solar power farm in eastern Yakima County begin operation sometime in 2024.
Black bear near Issaquah lethally removed for habitually eating unsecured trash
Biologists with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) say they captured and lethally removed a bear in the Squak Mountain area near Issaquah on May 20.
Biologists with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) say they captured and lethally removed a bear in the Squak Mountain area near Issaquah on May 20.