Russian invasion changes crucial PNW salmon project plans
Russia’s attack on Ukraine is having ripple effects across the world, including a multi-million dollar salmon research project that scientists hope will unlock key answers for the Pacific Northwest.
Russia’s attack on Ukraine is having ripple effects across the world, including a multi-million dollar salmon research project that scientists hope will unlock key answers for the Pacific Northwest.
Snohomish River floods area roads
Communities in Snohomish County are grateful for a break in the rainfall. The Snohomish River is expected to crest tonight, but it's already causing moderate flooding on roads right now.
Communities in Snohomish County are grateful for a break in the rainfall. The Snohomish River is expected to crest tonight, but it's already causing moderate flooding on roads right now.
Flood warnings issued for western Washington rivers as record-breaking rain continues
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for six western Washington rivers as heavy rainfall continues from the weekend into Monday.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for six western Washington rivers as heavy rainfall continues from the weekend into Monday.
UN report on climate change: Urgent action needed to secure a 'liveable' future
A new UN report to guide leaders in their efforts to curb climate change warns the world is going to get sicker, hungrier, poorer and more dangerous in the next 18 years.
A new UN report to guide leaders in their efforts to curb climate change warns the world is going to get sicker, hungrier, poorer and more dangerous in the next 18 years.
Fishing closed in Olympic National Park rivers to protect steelhead populations
The National Parks Service announced that recreational fishing will be closed for all Olympic National Park rivers in an effort to wild steelhead populations.
The National Parks Service announced that recreational fishing will be closed for all Olympic National Park rivers in an effort to wild steelhead populations.
Biden: Infrastructure law to give $1B toward Great Lakes pollution cleanup
The infrastructure law will dedicate $1 billion toward Great Lakes cleanup and restoration, impacting several U.S. sites that have been deemed “areas of concern” for years.
The infrastructure law will dedicate $1 billion toward Great Lakes cleanup and restoration, impacting several U.S. sites that have been deemed “areas of concern” for years.
Disaster loans available for Western WA businesses hit by January flooding
Federal relief will soon be available for families and businesses affected by January's severe storm.
Federal relief will soon be available for families and businesses affected by January's severe storm.
US sea levels will rise rapidly in the next 30 years, report warns
A federal report warns that America's coasts will be hit hard by ever faster sea level rise between now and the year 2050.
A federal report warns that America's coasts will be hit hard by ever faster sea level rise between now and the year 2050.
Elephant tusk DNA helps crack down on poaching
A new study suggests that as few as three major criminal groups are responsible for smuggling the vast majority of elephant ivory tusks out of Africa.
A new study suggests that as few as three major criminal groups are responsible for smuggling the vast majority of elephant ivory tusks out of Africa.
Warmer weather will send gas prices soaring 'a lot higher,' analyst warns
Patrick de Haan notes 'all the ingredients' are present to spark $4 per gallon prices.
Patrick de Haan notes 'all the ingredients' are present to spark $4 per gallon prices.
Koalas listed as endangered species in parts of Australia
Koalas inhabiting the states of New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory will be listed as endangered, according to the Australian Government.
Koalas inhabiting the states of New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory will be listed as endangered, according to the Australian Government.
Tribes press governor, AG’s office for answers after years-long investigation into tribal fishermen
The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians is calling on Governor Inslee and/or Attorney General Bob Ferguson to investigate the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Ferguson’s office after a 5+ year investigation and prosecution of two Tulalip fishermen that ended with charges being tossed out.
The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians is calling on Governor Inslee and/or Attorney General Bob Ferguson to investigate the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Ferguson’s office after a 5+ year investigation and prosecution of two Tulalip fishermen that ended with charges being tossed out.
Scientists deploy buoy in Puget Sound to measure noise, risks to orcas
Scientists aboard the King County research vessel ‘SoundGuardian’ Tuesday deployed a buoy that will monitor underwater noise in Puget Sound – which poses risks to our southern resident orca population.
Scientists aboard the King County research vessel ‘SoundGuardian’ Tuesday deployed a buoy that will monitor underwater noise in Puget Sound – which poses risks to our southern resident orca population.
Whatcom County road repairs still ongoing from November flooding
Calmer weather has finally allowed repair work to continue on Whatcom County roads heavily damaged by November flooding.
Calmer weather has finally allowed repair work to continue on Whatcom County roads heavily damaged by November flooding.
Thurston County offering free water testing for residents impacted by flood
If you have a well that may have been impacted by recent flooding in Thurston County, the county is offering free water testing for residents.
If you have a well that may have been impacted by recent flooding in Thurston County, the county is offering free water testing for residents.
Deadline to register with FEMA is March 7 for flood victims in Skagit, Whatcom counties
About a dozen people are filing in each day to the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Sedro-Woolley to see if they can get assistance after the historic flooding in November.
About a dozen people are filing in each day to the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Sedro-Woolley to see if they can get assistance after the historic flooding in November.
Federal assistance available to people affected by flood damage
In Skagit County, people are filing into the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center. Many are hoping to find some relief after historic flooding in the region a couple months ago.
In Skagit County, people are filing into the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center. Many are hoping to find some relief after historic flooding in the region a couple months ago.
Crews to clear highway stormwater drain in Aberdeen, buried in January flooding
WSDOT is using a break in inclement weather to clear a drain flowing under US-12 near Aberdeen, clogged during flooding in late December.
WSDOT is using a break in inclement weather to clear a drain flowing under US-12 near Aberdeen, clogged during flooding in late December.
How warming affects Arctic sea ice, polar bears
As world leaders meet to try to ramp up efforts to curb climate change, the specter of polar bears looms over them.
As world leaders meet to try to ramp up efforts to curb climate change, the specter of polar bears looms over them.
Inslee issues emergency order to address invasive crab species at Lummi sea pond
An explosion of an invasive species at the Lummi sea pond has experts concerned about what comes next.
An explosion of an invasive species at the Lummi sea pond has experts concerned about what comes next.