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Fixing culverts could save the orcas — but who will pay?
Following a U.S. Supreme Court decision, the Washington Legislature must find the funding to rebuild the salmon-blocking structures.
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Seattle's smoke savant wants you to breathe cleaner air
As an atmospheric scientist with Washington’s Department of Ecology, Ranil Dhammapala has become one of the state’s go-to smoke experts — especially now, amid a rash of intense summertime wildfire seasons.
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Northwest wolves could lose federal protection
Plans to delist wolves will create controversy — but Washington wolves might be safe under state protections.
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HIV isn't cured yet — but Seattle scientists are close
Author's note: This week, researchers announced a breakthrough: They’ve cured the second person in the world of
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A space pioneer charts a course for future astronauts
Seeing few astronauts who looked like himself, Livingston L. Holder, Jr. helps young scientists of color see their faces in STEM careers.