Environment The key to living with wildfire smoke? Preparation Some parts of Washington have so far avoided smoky air. But that could change. Here’s what you can do to be ready. by Levi Pulkkinen / July 29, 2021
Environment WA dairies must do more to clean up their act, judges rule Environmentalists call the decision a ‘watershed moment,’ as concerns about groundwater pollution mount in Yakima Valley and Whatcom County. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / July 13, 2021
Environment Heat wave evokes fears of another massive salmon die-off in PNW Unprecedented temperatures recall a 2015 heat wave that killed 99% of salmon returning to one stretch of the Snake River. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / July 7, 2021
Environment Climate crisis, shrinking habitat threaten ‘cute, funny’ WA birds U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service considers listing Mt. Rainier ptarmigan on the federal endangered species list. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / July 6, 2021
Environment Sniffing out truffles in Washington’s woods The state hosts a bounty of truffles for enterprising gourmands — but finding them requires a dog’s superpowered nose. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / May 21, 2021
Environment Solar power becomes ‘nightmare’ for some Klickitat County residents If approved, the utility-scale solar farm would be the largest in Washington state. But not all residents are happy about it. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / May 12, 2021
Politics Washington Legislature charts ‘new beginning’ in climate change fight As the dust settles in Olympia, the state has finally embraced cap and trade, electric cars and environmental justice. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / May 3, 2021 / Updated at 8:30 a.m. on May 4
Politics Inside Washington’s $328M push to prevent disastrous wildfires The state Legislature is considering a massive investment to step up firefighting, improve forests and secure communities near the fire lines. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / April 16, 2021 / Updated at 4:20 a.m. on April 20
Politics Strong environmental justice mandates stripped out of HEAL Act The environmental proposal in the state Legislature was designed to protect communities of color, but will it make a difference? by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / April 2, 2021
Politics Clean fuel legislation could be blocked again by one WA Democrat For a third time, lawmakers in Olympia hope to spur more biofuel and electric cars with new restrictions on greenhouse gases. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / March 19, 2021
