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 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 Washington hosts first climate assembly in the United States Residents from all over the state begin virtual meetings to decide which climate change solutions to recommend to the Legislature in Olympia. by Mandy Godwin / January 19, 2021
Environment Salmon spawn in the upper Columbia after an 80-year hiatus Scientists from Colville Tribes and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife say this is an important first step to restoring a healthy population. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / December 29, 2020
News Third wave of COVID-19 spikes in King County — and we aren’t ready The pandemic enters a dangerous new phase, threatening essential workers, holiday plans and more. by Hannah Weinberger & Mandy Godwin / November 13, 2020 / Updated at 9:09 a.m. on November 13, 2020
Environment Conservation groups vow to restore federal wolf protections The decision marks the 14th species the Trump administration has removed from the endangered list. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / November 5, 2020
Environment Raging Northwest wildfires recall the 1910 ‘Big Burn’ The historic blaze killed 86 people and burned 3 million acres. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / September 11, 2020
News Gov. Inslee extends utility shutoff moratorium to Oct. 15 Facing pressure from environmental justice groups, the governor prohibits utilities from cutting off residential water, power and phone service. by Mandy Godwin / August 5, 2020
Environment City council fuels Seattle's Green New Deal with JumpStart tax Sidelined by COVID-19, Seattle's climate goals are back on the table, thanks to community and city council support. by Mandy Godwin / July 15, 2020 / Updated at 4:22 p.m., July 15, 2020
News Seattle protests haven't contributed much to the spread of COVID-19 - so far After Seattle urged all protesters to get tested for the coronavirus at expanded facilities, fewer than 1% are coming back positive. by Mandy Godwin / June 16, 2020