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Washington is usually ablaze with wildfires this time of year. What happened?
Experts say a comparatively cool, wet summer kept the megafires of recent years out of most of the state. But we aren’t out of the woods yet.
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These waterways are some of the most diverse ecosystems on the West Coast — and the most endangered
Humans on the West Coast have decimated estuaries. Climate change could make it worse.
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Old nets kill marine life every year, but the Army is diving to the rescue
Hundreds of derelict nets are tangled deep in Puget Sound, threatening delicate marine habitat. So Washington Department of Natural Resources officials enlisted the Army's deep-sea dive team for help.
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A tale of restored tribal lands turns bittersweet in the wake of an Oregon wildfire
Tribes who've reclaimed federal lands are learning that the U.S. was a less-than-ideal steward — which puts them at risk for catastrophic wildfire.
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What the new Endangered Species Act rules mean for Washington state
Scientists, conservationists and state regulators warn that changes to the legislation could make species and habitat recovery more difficult.