Environment New UW research explores a way to fight off invasive green crabs An emerging surveillance tool could help the state and tribal partners expand detection and make trapping efforts more effective. by Hannah Weinberger / February 23, 2022
Human Elements The flower on the cliff Biologist Steven Clark bushwhacks his way up a trail as he searches for the Gorge daisy. February 18, 2022
Environment Human Elements: Finding the elusive Gorge daisy Biologist and professor Steven Clark looks at birds in his backyard in Washougal, Wash. by Sarah Hoffman / February 18, 2022
Environment Billions of federal dollars headed to Western forests to manage fires The money quadruples investment in wildfire prevention and complements Washington state's strategy, sources say. by Hannah Weinberger / February 11, 2022
News Washington ski resorts tested by climate and pandemic With interest in snow sports on the rise, ski areas look for ways to remain sustainable and satisfy skiers by Mai Hoang / February 10, 2022
Environment How WA farmworkers push for climate justice amid heat and wildfire Agricultural workers and advocates aim to make workplaces safer while helping the environment. by Sarah Sax High Country News / February 8, 2022
Environment WA wind power farms may conflict with habitat preservation projects Projects addressing alternative power issues sometimes pit environmentalists vs. environmentalists. by John Stang / February 4, 2022
Environment PNW tribes work to build love for the humble lamprey These suckers might look like monsters to some, but there are many fascinating reasons for conserving the keystone species. by Brian Oaster High Country News / February 4, 2022
Environment The new emergency responders: Librarians As climate change and extreme weather challenge Puget Sound's emergency services, libraries are increasingly at the front lines of community care. by Hannah Weinberger / February 2, 2022
Environment Unconfirmed Seattle cougar sighting is no reason for alarm, experts say It's hard to predict the likelihood of running into cougars in a neighborhood, but the chance of any interaction is low. by Hannah Weinberger / January 17, 2022 / Updated at 11:30a.m. on January 18, 2022