100 gamers clean up Sultan parks in global Pokémon GO Earth Day event
Over 100 Pokemoners showed up to four of Sultan's parks (Osprey, Reese, Steelhead, and Sportsman) as part of a global event created by Pokémon Go creator Niantic.
Over 100 Pokemoners showed up to four of Sultan's parks (Osprey, Reese, Steelhead, and Sportsman) as part of a global event created by Pokémon Go creator Niantic.
Robot designed for faster, safer uranium plant pipe cleanup
Ohio crews cleaning up a massive former Cold War-era uranium enrichment plant in Ohio plan this summer to deploy a high-tech helper: an autonomous, radiation-measuring robot that will roll through miles of large overhead pipes to spot potentially hazardous residual uranium.
Ohio crews cleaning up a massive former Cold War-era uranium enrichment plant in Ohio plan this summer to deploy a high-tech helper: an autonomous, radiation-measuring robot that will roll through miles of large overhead pipes to spot potentially hazardous residual uranium.
Oil, gas drilling in pristine Alaska refuge moves forward
The Trump administration is moving forward on oil and gas drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, fulfilling a longtime Republican priority that most Democrats fiercely oppose.
The Trump administration is moving forward on oil and gas drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, fulfilling a longtime Republican priority that most Democrats fiercely oppose.
Incredible video shows orca calf in Salish Sea, but is it good news for our J-Pod?
A baby Bigg's killer whale was spotted by whale watchers this month in the Salish Sea. The young calf was photographed by Ocean EcoVentures between April 4-15.
A baby Bigg's killer whale was spotted by whale watchers this month in the Salish Sea. The young calf was photographed by Ocean EcoVentures between April 4-15.
Responders asking for public's help to find entangled gray whale in Puget Sound
Sea Life Response, Rehabilitation and Research (SR3) and other members of Cascadia Research Collective want to find the whale, remove the gear and assess its health.
Sea Life Response, Rehabilitation and Research (SR3) and other members of Cascadia Research Collective want to find the whale, remove the gear and assess its health.
Bellingham has some of the cleanest air in the United States
Bellingham, Washington joined a small list of cities deemed to have the cleanest air in the United States, by the American Lung Association.
Bellingham, Washington joined a small list of cities deemed to have the cleanest air in the United States, by the American Lung Association.
Radiation exposure stops nuke plant demolition
Seven decades after making key portions of the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki, Japan, workers at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation are being exposed to radiation as they tear down buildings that helped create the nation's nuclear arsenal.
Seven decades after making key portions of the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki, Japan, workers at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation are being exposed to radiation as they tear down buildings that helped create the nation's nuclear arsenal.
Port Angeles approved ban on single-use plastic bags
Port Angeles officials have approved a measure banning plastic bags commonly used for carryout from stores within the city.
Port Angeles officials have approved a measure banning plastic bags commonly used for carryout from stores within the city.
Young gray whale that washed ashore on Whidbey Island was emaciated, researchers say
The carcass of a 30-foot gray whale washed ashore on the west side of Whidbey Island, and an examination on Thursday showed the young female was emaciated, Cascadia Research said.
The carcass of a 30-foot gray whale washed ashore on the west side of Whidbey Island, and an examination on Thursday showed the young female was emaciated, Cascadia Research said.
Local mayors to speak at GoGreen conference in Seattle
The mayors of Auburn, Issaquah, Kent, and Tacoma will take part in a panel at the 2018 GoGreen Seattle Conference Wednesday.
The mayors of Auburn, Issaquah, Kent, and Tacoma will take part in a panel at the 2018 GoGreen Seattle Conference Wednesday.
Rare sperm whale spotted near the San Juan Islands
The Pacific Whale Watch Association said the first ever sperm whale was spotted in inland waters Saturday. Their members recorded the sounds of the whale's echolocation.
The Pacific Whale Watch Association said the first ever sperm whale was spotted in inland waters Saturday. Their members recorded the sounds of the whale's echolocation.
Washington's wolf population surge slows, worrying advocates
Growth in Washington's gray wolf population slowed dramatically last year, raising concerns from an environmental group that says the state should stop killing wolves that prey on livestock.
Growth in Washington's gray wolf population slowed dramatically last year, raising concerns from an environmental group that says the state should stop killing wolves that prey on livestock.
Washington governor set to sign order on orca protections
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is set to establish an executive order calling for state actions to protect the unique population of endangered orcas that spend time in Puget Sound.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is set to establish an executive order calling for state actions to protect the unique population of endangered orcas that spend time in Puget Sound.
Thousands march to protest Canada pipeline expansion project
Thousands of demonstrators marched Saturday to speak out against a pipeline expansion project that would nearly triple the flow of oil from Canada's tar sands to the Pacific Coast.
Thousands of demonstrators marched Saturday to speak out against a pipeline expansion project that would nearly triple the flow of oil from Canada's tar sands to the Pacific Coast.
5 types of apples, once thought extinct, are rediscovered
David Benscoter worked with apple experts at the Temperate Orchard Conservancy in Oregon and Fedco Seeds in Maine to positively identify the apple types. They were compared to written descriptions from old books and antique watercolor paintings.
David Benscoter worked with apple experts at the Temperate Orchard Conservancy in Oregon and Fedco Seeds in Maine to positively identify the apple types. They were compared to written descriptions from old books and antique watercolor paintings.
Trump administration once again lifts elephant trophy ban
The Trump administration has quietly decided once again to allow Americans to import the body parts of African elephants shot for sport, despite presidential tweets decrying the practice as a "horror show."
The Trump administration has quietly decided once again to allow Americans to import the body parts of African elephants shot for sport, despite presidential tweets decrying the practice as a "horror show."
Plan to open drilling off Pacific Northwest draws opposition
The Trump administration's proposal to expand offshore drilling off the Pacific Northwest coast is drawing vocal opposition.
The Trump administration's proposal to expand offshore drilling off the Pacific Northwest coast is drawing vocal opposition.
Health of the world's last male northern white rhino is declining
The health of the world's last male northern white rhino has deteriorated, bringing the rhino subspecies a step closer to extinction caused by poaching.
The health of the world's last male northern white rhino has deteriorated, bringing the rhino subspecies a step closer to extinction caused by poaching.
Ugly delicacy? Regulators want you to eat more Monkfish
Members of the fishing industry, regulators and environmentalists are trying to persuade U.S. consumers to eat more of a, particularly weird-looking fish.
Members of the fishing industry, regulators and environmentalists are trying to persuade U.S. consumers to eat more of a, particularly weird-looking fish.
US considers protected status for Northwest salmon
Federal officials are considering putting a once-flourishing West Coast salmon on the list of threatened or endangered species.
Federal officials are considering putting a once-flourishing West Coast salmon on the list of threatened or endangered species.