Environment
Tribes worry a Canadian mine could poison Washington salmon
Across the border in British Columbia's Skagit River headwaters, a proposed open-pit mine has drawn protests from Native tribes, environmentalists and politicians.
Latest in
Environment
Sponsorship
politics
WA lawmakers want to fund solutions for healthier soil — and less gassy cows
Bipartisan proposals before the Washington Legislature would help scientists learn about storing carbon in agricultural soils and invest in GPS-guided tractors and climate-friendly cattle feed.
Environment
As landslides close roads, Washington's remote towns deal with isolation
Washington's rain isn't just gloomy — it's creating landslides that cut off rural communities. And as the climate warms, scientists warn they could get more frequent.
Environment
Human Elements: How one scientist tracks giant, invisible cats
What's it like to study an animal that is almost impossible to see? Wildlife biologist Lauren Satterfield leads
Environment
Framed: Ice fishing brings back warm memories, family traditions at Fish Lake
Washington might be known for its skiing and snowboarding, but some take to a spot near Leavenworth in hopes of catching perch and other fish.