WA lawmakers pass bills including octopus farming ban, gun restrictions
Washington's 60-day legislative session wrapped up Thursday with lawmakers passing nearly 400 bills.
Seaquarium where Tokitae died gets evicted by city of Miami
A lease termination was served to the company that runs the Miami Seaquarium (MSQ), the facility where Tokitae, a beloved killer whale that was taken from the Pacific Northwest half a century ago, died in 2023.
GOP: Inslee threatened to torpedo legislation if Dems didn't pass controversial gas bill
Washington Democrats finally rallied to pass a controversial bill aiming to phase out natural gas. But Republicans are crying foul, claiming Gov. Inslee threatened to veto any other bills they were working on if they didn't pass this one.
Earth sets heat records for 9 straight months as February 2024 goes down as planet’s hottest
February 2024 was the hottest February on record for the world, which makes it the ninth month in a row to be the hottest on record, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service announced Tuesday.
The Arctic Ocean could be ‘ice-free’ by 2030s
The study defines “ice-free” as when the Arctic Ocean has less than 400,000 square miles of ice.
‘Thousands of whales disappeared,’ likely starved to death amid strong heatwave: study
Researchers found a decline of nearly 7,000 whales between 2012 and 2021, which coincided with a massive marine heatwave sometimes referred to as “the blob."
Effort to repeal Washington's landmark carbon program puts budget in limbo with billions at stake
A conservative-backed effort to repeal Washington state's landmark carbon pricing program and tax on the sale of stocks and bonds is putting the budget into limbo, with billions of dollars at stake in the final days of this year’s Legislative session.
Gray whales return to Salish Sea as population struggles
The Orca Network and the Cascadia Research Collective have confirmed the return of four gray whales, or "Sounders" to Salish Sea waters.
Could Mexico City run out of water soon? Region faces historic shortage
Mexico City is facing “unprecedented" low levels in its main water system that supplies millions of people. Some in the region have already reported their taps running dry.
Magnitude 4.9 earthquake shakes Idaho, but no injuries reported
An earthquake of 4.9 magnitude struck north of Boise, Idah on Monday, reportedly causing no major damage or injuries, authorities said.
Company aimed at reducing global emissions opens SODO factory
First Mode, a company whose mission is to try and reduce global emissions, has opened a new $22 million factory in Seattle's SODO neighborhood.
How to book timed entry slots at Mount Rainier National Park
Here's everything you need to know about Mount Rainier's newly-launched timed entry reservations.
Washington utility rebate proposal to support low-income families
Low-income Washingtonians could get a $200 credit for utility payments this year, courtesy of the state's Climate Commitment Act.
Puyallup River free-flowing for first time in 100 years after court ruling against Electron Dam
A district court ruled Friday that a part of Washington's Electron Dam must be dismantled from the Puyallup River, allowing the river to flow freely for the first time in a century.
From ‘Fish Wars’ to legal triumph: The Boldt Decision, 50 years later
The 1974 Boldt Decision marked the culmination of seven decades of protests, arrests, and violence in the infamous ‘Fish Wars.’
New WA bill addressing carbon emissions hopes to link up with California and Quebec
The cap and trade issue in Washington state is back in the spotlight. This time, a bill that passed the Senate floor this week now wants to link Washington’s carbon market to California and Quebec.
$50k reward offered for information on death of 3 endangered gray wolves in Oregon
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a $50,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the deaths of three endangered gray wolves in southern Oregon.
Sea turtle rescued near Vancouver Island after crabbers spotted her struggling in the cold water
An incredibly rare visitor to the Pacific Northwest is lucky to be alive after she was rescued far from home in the cold waters near Victoria, British Columbia.
You can get into National Parks for free on these days this year
The National Parks Service has announced its free entry days for 2024.
Here are the top 10 deadliest national parks, according to research
The serene landscapes of our national parks feature a plethora of mountainous landscapes, pristine beaches and lush forests, but there are some deadly risks associated with visiting. Outdoor clothing brand KÜHL looked at different criteria and came up with a list of the top 10 deadliest national parks.