Local News
A climate bill that died in Legislature lives on, in plans for future
A bill requiring cities and counties to cut greenhouse gases failed to pass, but they’re planning to do…
Local News
Forest Service formulating big plan for Stillaguamish watershed
Three trails could be decommissioned. New ones could be built. And over 22,000 acres of trees could be…
Local News
Report: Record heat turned Washington’s evergreen trees red
“Desiccation” is a sign of climate change’s impact on forests. Damage was observed in the Cascade foothills of…
Northwest
Wildlife officials warn of invasive frogs in western Washington
Scientists reportedly have spotted African clawed frogs in Bothell, Issaquah and Lacey.
Opinion
Comment: Earth can heal itself but humans must do their part
In order for natural processes to clean up the earth, we have to stop making climate change worse.
Opinion
Comment: Even amid climate change harms, reason for optimism
We can either adapt or let climate change force adaptations on us, but we still have a choice.
Local News
Bikes, horses, hikers: At Lord Hill Park, who gets priority?
Parks staff will soon unveil plans for the 1,400-acre trail network. Mountain bikers feel like “we didn’t get…
Local News
Catching waves and wind: Clean energy search turns offshore
Marine energy has momentum in the Northwest. Up-front costs are high, but wind, wave and tidal energy are…
Local News
Granite Falls marsh may be named for Everett college teacher
Andy Holland inspired generations of students to pursue forestry. Now his nephew wants to honor his legacy.
Local News
Solar array in south Everett will have energy to power 40 homes
The Snohomish County PUD project on Casino Road will serve low-income families — even on cloudy days.
Local News
Dead gray whale on Camano Island beach to stay put for months
The death is the latest in an ongoing unusual mortality event for gray whales. This one appeared to…
Opinion
Editorial: A price on carbon will keep forests saving climate
A new DNR program will use carbon-offset credits to preserve state forestland and bring in revenue.
Opinion
Editorial: Switch to electric cars making increasing sense
A state goal will require new car sales be for electrics by 2030, but many may want to…
Local News
A scramble to save Puget Sound’s precious kelp and eelgrass
A new protection zone for marine vegetation in Snohomish County is a big first step toward future efforts.
Local News
Gray whale beached on Camano
Officials said they would perform a necropsy Saturday. The species is experiencing an “unusual mortality event.”
Northwest
70 killer whales seen in one day in Salish Sea
The sightings of the Bigg’s orcas set a record for the region ranging from Hood Canal to Vancouver…
Business
In Snohomish County, climate change is an economic game changer
Batteries, nuclear power and electric planes are just a few of the industries that have come online here.
Opinion
Editorial: Chance to slow, adapt to climate change dwindling
A United Nations panel report warns that climate change is speeding up, making it harder to adapt.
Business
Boeing buys 2 million gallons of aviation biofuel
Made in part from agricultural waste, the fuel will power Boeing test flights and airplane deliveries in Everett…
Local News
Near Stanwood, thousands of fish discover a restored estuary
A $6 million project at Leque Island is already seeing “overwhelmingly positive” signs of a healthier ecosystem.