Climate Change

Environment

Gov. Inslee in Azerbaijan for global climate talks

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is spending the week in Azerbaijan, an oil-producing nation between Russia and Iran, for the latest round of the United Nations’ global climate talks.

Politics

Washington’s natural gas initiative wins, but court challenges could be next

Builders and contractors in Washington are celebrating the passage of Initiative 2066, calling it a victory for “energy choice.” Meanwhile, opponents of the measure say it will make it harder to achieve Washington’s clean energy goals, and they may sue to block it.

Environment

Mudslide shuts down I-5 North in Bellingham following extreme rain

I-5 in Bellingham was slammed by 2,000 cubic yards of mud Sunday around 5 a.m. following extraordinarily intense rain.

Elections

Will Washington state do away with cap-and-trade? Voices for and against I-2117

As Washington Gov. Jay Inslee prepares to leave office, the core of his legacy is under attack on the November general election ballot.

Late-summer heat wave bakes Western Washington — but not for long

Most of Western Washington will be under a heat advisory until 11 p.m. Friday, with higher-than-average temperatures expected and potentially record-breaking highs for the second day in a row.

Environment

Five more Seattle libraries to become extreme-heat refuges

Cold cash from the Federal Emergency Management Agency is helping Seattle cool its libraries.

Environment

Claws for concern: The green crab epidemic threatening Washington clams

Scientists are diving deep into the mysteries of Washington’s coastal ecosystems, focusing on the invasive European green crabs. Their research aims to uncover how these crabs are affecting local habitats and contributing to the decline in Manila clam harvests.

Climate

Calls for vigilance as Washington state battles historic wildfire surge

Washington state is facing another active wildfire season, marked by a myriad of challenges exacerbated by drought conditions and persistent winds.