Environment Washington is usually ablaze with wildfires this time of year. What happened? Experts say a comparatively cool, wet summer kept the megafires of recent years out of most of the state. But we aren’t out of the woods yet. by Hannah Weinberger / August 27, 2019 / Updated at 12:23 p.m. August 27
Environment What the new Endangered Species Act rules mean for Washington state Scientists, conservationists and state regulators warn that changes to the legislation could make species and habitat recovery more difficult. by Hannah Weinberger / August 20, 2019 / Updated at 11:13 a.m. on Sept. 25, 2019
News Lime bike batteries have been catching fire in Seattle. Should you be worried? Officials say they are also seeing an increase in fires related to lithium ion batteries used in other products. by Hannah Weinberger / August 16, 2019 / Updated at 12:01 p.m. on September 17, 2019
Environment A new film argues Lower Snake dams make life worse for salmon, orcas and everyone in the PNW As the documentary Dammed to Extinction tours the Northwest, its filmmakers argue time isn't up for orcas or salmon if we act now. by Hannah Weinberger / August 13, 2019 / Updated on August 13th at 10:00 p.m.
Environment Still recovering from escaped Atlantic salmon, Cooke Aquaculture now wants to farm steelhead Cooke Aquaculture hopes to bring marine steelhead farming to Washington, but environmental advocates are worried about the risks. by Hannah Weinberger / August 5, 2019 / Updated at 9:54 a.m. on August 5
Environment Despite risks to salmon, EPA walks back protections for Alaska's Bristol Bay In a reversal that likely transfers authority to EPA headquarters, southwest Alaska's Pebble Mine gets closer to being built despite concerns for the bay's productive fisheries. by Hannah Weinberger / August 2, 2019 / Updated on Friday, August 2 at 10:11 a.m.
Environment Meet 21 people changing the face of science and tech in the Northwest These scientists are building an inclusive future for STEM in Washington state — and beyond. by Manola Secaira & Hannah Weinberger & Sarah Hoffman & Liz Brazile & Dorothy Edwards & Ted Alvarez / July 29, 2019
Environment Human skull found by geoduck diver near Bainbridge Island Officials say it's been underwater for at least "a couple of years," and the likelihood of determining its identity remains low. by Hannah Weinberger / July 25, 2019 / Updated on Friday, July 26 at 10:22 a.m.
Environment It will feel much hotter in WA over the next century. We aren't prepared Soon the Northwest will experience the same heatwaves as the rest of the country — which puts children, the elderly and farmworkers at risk. by Hannah Weinberger / July 22, 2019 / Updated July 29 at 12:37 p.m.
Environment Drinking responsibly could now mean drinking ‘Salmon-Safe’ beer Hops farmers are pursuing a sustainable certification meant to save salmon. But are beer drinkers willing to pay more for sustainable practices? by Hannah Weinberger / July 18, 2019 / Updated on Friday, July 19 at 11 a.m.