Environment
Offshore wind farming gains momentum on the West Coast
Washington, Oregon and California could soon see floating turbines off their coasts.
Alex Brown
Alex Brown covers environmental issues for Stateline. Prior to joining Stateline, Brown wrote for The Chronicle in Lewis County, Washington.
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WA seaweed farming could boom but permitting remains difficult
Like much of the West Coast, the state needs a regulatory overhaul if it wants to take advantage of emerging ocean aquaculture.
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Washington and other coastal states seek to limit seawall construction
Protective structures can help save properties from erosion, but by blocking the natural flow of sand and sediment, they can accelerate erosion elsewhere.
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Washington moves to enforce vaccine mandates, even if workers leave
The state’s vaccine mandates are among the most stringent in the nation. Will other states follow?
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Lost hikers rely on unpaid rescuers. That could change
Colorado is preparing to pay search-and-rescue workers. Could Washington be next?