Snow, rain brings flood concerns to Pacific Northwest
The latest storm to hit the Pacific Northwest brought flood warnings, the shutdown of major mountain passes, school closures and icy roads Thursday.
The latest storm to hit the Pacific Northwest brought flood warnings, the shutdown of major mountain passes, school closures and icy roads Thursday.
President Biden issues major disaster declaration for historic November floods
President Joe Biden has announced a major disaster declaration for the state of Washington in response to the historic flooding that occurred in November.
President Joe Biden has announced a major disaster declaration for the state of Washington in response to the historic flooding that occurred in November.
Fish and Wildlife officers need help identifying poachers who killed, decapitated elk near Spokane
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is looking for help identifying poachers who killed and decapitated three bull elk in Spokane County.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is looking for help identifying poachers who killed and decapitated three bull elk in Spokane County.
U.S. close to finishing buried nuke waste cleanup at Idaho site
Officials say the lengthy project to dig up radioactive waste buried beneath the Idaho National Laboratory is nearly finished.
Officials say the lengthy project to dig up radioactive waste buried beneath the Idaho National Laboratory is nearly finished.
Christmas tree pickup, recycling tips for after the holidays
The National Christmas Tree Association is offering tips on how to get rid of your real Christmas tree without burning it or throwing it in the trash.
The National Christmas Tree Association is offering tips on how to get rid of your real Christmas tree without burning it or throwing it in the trash.
France will require new car ads to promote walking, cycling
In 2022, new car ads in France will encourage greener alternatives like walking or cycling, while several fruits and vegetables will no longer be sold in plastic.
In 2022, new car ads in France will encourage greener alternatives like walking or cycling, while several fruits and vegetables will no longer be sold in plastic.
Biden raises standards on vehicle mileage to fight climate change
In a major step to fight climate change, the Biden administration is raising vehicle mileage standards to significantly reduce emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases.
In a major step to fight climate change, the Biden administration is raising vehicle mileage standards to significantly reduce emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases.
Gov. Inslee announces $187M plan for WA salmon recovery
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has proposed investing $187 million in salmon recovery as part of his 2022 budget and policy proposals.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has proposed investing $187 million in salmon recovery as part of his 2022 budget and policy proposals.
Siberia set arctic heat record in 2020, UN weather agency affirms
Average temperatures were up to 10 degrees Celsius more than usual in Arctic Siberia. It played a key role in forest fires, loss of sea ice and global temperature rises that made 2020 one of the three hottest years on record.
Average temperatures were up to 10 degrees Celsius more than usual in Arctic Siberia. It played a key role in forest fires, loss of sea ice and global temperature rises that made 2020 one of the three hottest years on record.
Inslee unveils climate proposals ahead of budget plan
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday announced several climate related proposals for the next legislative session, including a plan to offer rebates for new and used electric vehicles, on top of the sales tax exemption that currently exists for such vehicles in the state.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday announced several climate related proposals for the next legislative session, including a plan to offer rebates for new and used electric vehicles, on top of the sales tax exemption that currently exists for such vehicles in the state.
Crews cleaning up oil spill at Colman Dock
Coast Guard and Department of Ecology crews are helping clean up an oil spill at Colman Dock in downtown Seattle.
Coast Guard and Department of Ecology crews are helping clean up an oil spill at Colman Dock in downtown Seattle.
Endangered whale gives birth while caught in fishing rope, scientists say
Scientists off the coast of Georgia have spotted an endangered right whale that gave birth while entangled in fishing rope.
Scientists off the coast of Georgia have spotted an endangered right whale that gave birth while entangled in fishing rope.
Whatcom County braces for snow as flood recovery continues
Historic floods hit Whatcom County last month, and some homeowners can't return home without heat as the first snow arrives.
Historic floods hit Whatcom County last month, and some homeowners can't return home without heat as the first snow arrives.
Preliminary flood damage estimates in Whatcom County at least $50M
Following a series of “atmospheric rivers” in November that delivered record-breaking rainfall totals in Whatcom County, officials are continuing to assess flood damages and begin work on recovery.
Following a series of “atmospheric rivers” in November that delivered record-breaking rainfall totals in Whatcom County, officials are continuing to assess flood damages and begin work on recovery.
$50B investment will address contaminants in US drinking water, EPA announces
According to the EPA, the funding will “create jobs while upgrading America’s aging water infrastructure.”
According to the EPA, the funding will “create jobs while upgrading America’s aging water infrastructure.”
Clallam County Emergency Management deploying mobile disaster information center
Clallam County Emergency Management is deploying a mobile disaster recovery information center for those impacted by the historic flooding.
Clallam County Emergency Management is deploying a mobile disaster recovery information center for those impacted by the historic flooding.
WA residents asked to remain vigilant amid latest rain event
Officials on Tuesday asked residents in northwest Washington to remain vigilant as another atmospheric river brought heavy rain to an area that experienced severe flooding earlier this month and additional flooding earlier this week.
Officials on Tuesday asked residents in northwest Washington to remain vigilant as another atmospheric river brought heavy rain to an area that experienced severe flooding earlier this month and additional flooding earlier this week.
Communities brace for possible third round of flooding along the Nooksack River in Whatcom County
Just as people in Whatcom County were beginning to recover from historic flooding, forecast heavy rains presented a new threat for more high waters.
Just as people in Whatcom County were beginning to recover from historic flooding, forecast heavy rains presented a new threat for more high waters.
Bracing for more flooding along Nooksack River
Just as people in Whatcom County are recovering from historic flooding, heavy rains present a whole new threat. Now, they face the possibility of a third wave of floods.
Just as people in Whatcom County are recovering from historic flooding, heavy rains present a whole new threat. Now, they face the possibility of a third wave of floods.
Lummi Nation declares 'disaster' after removing over 70K invasive crab species
The Lummi Indian Business Council has passed a resolution last week declaring a disaster as they deal with an invasive grab species in the Lummi Sea Pond, according to the Tacoma News Tribune.
The Lummi Indian Business Council has passed a resolution last week declaring a disaster as they deal with an invasive grab species in the Lummi Sea Pond, according to the Tacoma News Tribune.