Environment Washington wants to plug in to the next thing in fuel: hydrogen The state hopes to secure up to $2 billion in federal funding to produce hydrogen fuel as a substitute for petroleum-based gasoline. by John Stang / May 18, 2022
Environment A whistleblower reflects after 30 years on the Hanford watch Tom Carpenter, who has kept tabs on one of the Earth's most contaminated spots, is retiring. But he's not leaving his watchdog work behind. by John Stang / April 26, 2022
Environment Hanford report reveals problem with nuclear waste solution An internal federal document says the preparation for turning nuclear waste into glass logs will produce toxic vapors. by John Stang / April 11, 2022
Environment WA wants to capture the natural gas leaking from landfills Legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions would require methane collection systems at certain landfills. by John Stang / March 16, 2022
News Rural WA agencies seek federal support to fortify against cyberattacks With limited IT resources, smaller public agencies in the state are among recent targets for ransomware attacks. by Andrew Engelson / March 14, 2022 / Updated at 1:30 p.m. on March 16
News Las instituciones rurales de WA buscan apoyo federal para fortalecerse contra los ataques cibernéticos Con recursos limitados en Tecnología de la Información, recientemente las instituciones públicas más pequeñas del estado han sido blanco de cibersecuestro de datos. by Andrew Engelson / March 14, 2022
Environment Shrinking WA kelp and eelgrass beds draw legislative attention Scientists look for ways to restore these important components of the ocean ecosystem. by John Stang / March 1, 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
Politics WA legislators prepare for long list of climate change bills Lawmakers could look at more than a dozen climate proposals addressing carbon reduction and other environmental issues. by John Stang / January 11, 2022 / Updated at 11:15 a.m. on Jan. 11, 2022
News Staffing shortages on Washington ferries predate the pandemic For more than two decades, the state's ferry system has been chronically underfunded and staffing efforts are lagging. by Andrew Engelson / January 7, 2022