Seattleites embrace biodegradable utensils as Seattle's plastic ban takes effect
Starting today (July 1, 2018) eating or drinking with plastic is banned in Seattle as the new plastic ban kicks in.
Starting today (July 1, 2018) eating or drinking with plastic is banned in Seattle as the new plastic ban kicks in.
US House approves bill that would allow the killing of sea lions
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill Tuesday that would allow the lethal removal of sea lions in order to save endangered salmon and steelhead populations -- the primary food source for the endangered Southern Resident orcas.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill Tuesday that would allow the lethal removal of sea lions in order to save endangered salmon and steelhead populations -- the primary food source for the endangered Southern Resident orcas.
Researchers say Puget Sound orca missing and presumed dead
Researchers say an adult male orca is missing and presumed dead as resident killer whales struggle with a dearth of salmon in the Salish Sea.
Researchers say an adult male orca is missing and presumed dead as resident killer whales struggle with a dearth of salmon in the Salish Sea.
PNW bumblebees in trouble: 'the little guys that make the world go around'
Hundreds of citizen scientists have begun buzzing through locations across the Pacific Northwest seeking a better understanding about nearly 30 species.
Hundreds of citizen scientists have begun buzzing through locations across the Pacific Northwest seeking a better understanding about nearly 30 species.
Former UW rower set to race 2,400 miles across Pacific Ocean, raise awareness for climate change
For nearly a year Eliza Dawson’s day has begun the same way. She starts every morning walking out oars and her boat from the Seattle Rowing Center warehouse to the water.
For nearly a year Eliza Dawson’s day has begun the same way. She starts every morning walking out oars and her boat from the Seattle Rowing Center warehouse to the water.
Puget Sound anglers impacted, buyers forced to outsource by decreasing salmon population
The Puget Sound is home to more than 200 fish species. However, none are likely more iconic than the salmon is to the Seattle area.
The Puget Sound is home to more than 200 fish species. However, none are likely more iconic than the salmon is to the Seattle area.
The European Union might ban plastic straws, stirs, and cotton buds
The European Union has proposed banning plastic products like cotton buds, straws, stirs and balloon sticks when alternatives are easily available in an attempt to reduce litter spoiling beaches and ocean beds.
The European Union has proposed banning plastic products like cotton buds, straws, stirs and balloon sticks when alternatives are easily available in an attempt to reduce litter spoiling beaches and ocean beds.
Activists protest Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion in Seattle
Hundreds of activists took to land and sea in protest of Kinder Morgan and its involvement in the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project Sunday in Seattle.
Hundreds of activists took to land and sea in protest of Kinder Morgan and its involvement in the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project Sunday in Seattle.
Kayaktivist block oil barge from entering Kinder Morgan's facility
A much smaller group locked themselves to a pier and blocked an oil barge from entering Kinder Morgan’s Seattle facility. In the coming weeks, Kinder Morgan will decide if it will continue with a Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project.
A much smaller group locked themselves to a pier and blocked an oil barge from entering Kinder Morgan’s Seattle facility. In the coming weeks, Kinder Morgan will decide if it will continue with a Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project.
King County sues top oil companies for downplaying global warming
A Washington county is suing five major oil companies after it says the companies deliberately looked to downplay and discredit scientific warnings about the risks of global warming.
A Washington county is suing five major oil companies after it says the companies deliberately looked to downplay and discredit scientific warnings about the risks of global warming.
Plan to remove goats from Olympics could begin this summer
Federal and state officials plan to capture and relocate as many mountain goats from Olympic National Park to the North Cascades and killing the others.
Federal and state officials plan to capture and relocate as many mountain goats from Olympic National Park to the North Cascades and killing the others.
Washington, 16 states sue over plan to scrap car emission standards
California and 16 other states sued the Trump administration Tuesday over its plan to scrap Obama-era auto-emissions standards that would require vehicles to get significantly higher gas mileage by 2025.
California and 16 other states sued the Trump administration Tuesday over its plan to scrap Obama-era auto-emissions standards that would require vehicles to get significantly higher gas mileage by 2025.
New baby killer whale in our waters: a closer look at why that's not good news for our local orcas
Whale watchers have spotted a new baby killer whale in the Salish Sea. It's some amazing new video of the estimated month-old marine mammal off the southeast coast of Vancouver Island.
Whale watchers have spotted a new baby killer whale in the Salish Sea. It's some amazing new video of the estimated month-old marine mammal off the southeast coast of Vancouver Island.
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.