Washington may upgrade Western gray squirrel to 'endangered' status Washington’s Western gray squirrels are in trouble. So much so that state officials are considering uplisting the squirrels from threatened to endangered. Courtney Flatt
Environment Rocketing boulders, dwindling streams: signs of WA's shriveling glaciers Zack McGill was guiding a group of climbers down from the icy summit of Washington’s Mount Baker when he saw something few have seen: torso-sized boulders rocketing down the mountain at about 40 miles an hour. John Ryan
Environment Climate change makes wildfires in California more explosive A new study pins about 25% of the extra risk on human-caused climate change. Alejandra Borunda
Environment Biden proposes vast new marine sanctuary in partnership with California tribe The proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary would make history as the first marine sanctuary to be managed with a tribe from the outset. Lauren Sommer
Law & Courts Montana youth climate ruling could set precedent for future climate litigation A landmark youth climate ruling from Montana could have significant repercussions for future climate lawsuits, legal experts say. Nathan Rott Seyma Bayram
National New Jersey requires climate change education. A year in, here's how it's going In 2020, New Jersey became the first state in the country to require climate change education across grade levels and in most subjects. The standards were rolled out this past year. Seyma Bayram
Environment 3 strategies Maui can adopt from other states to help prevent dangerous wildfires In preparing for future fires, Maui doesn't have to look far. States like California have passed wildfire policies to reduce the risk that a community will be destroyed. Lauren Sommer
Business This summer's crazy weather just can't stop, won't stop Americans from having fun People are consulting weather apps, donning rain gear and downing electrolytes in a quest to enjoy the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Lisa Lambert
Environment A year in, landmark U.S. climate policy drives energy transition but hurdles remain One year ago, President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, directing hundreds of billions of dollars to speed the transition away from fossil fuels. Rachel Waldholz
Environment How do Washington's dairy cows handle extreme heat? Soundside host sits down with rural correspondent Anna King to talk about how dairy farmers are keeping their cows cool as the temperatures hit over 100 degrees on the other side of the Cascades. Libby Denkmann Anna King Jason Burrows
