How George HW Bush's pollution solution put Washington state's climate strategy in the crosshairs Washington state, like places all over the world, is grappling with the effects of climate change. In response, that state’s trying to get its big polluters to burn less fossil fuel. The tool it's using is called a carbon auction. But the fate of that carbon auction now comes down to a vote this fall. Joshua McNichols Play AudioListen 5 mins
Seattle nonprofit says effort to repeal Climate Commitment Act would eliminate new food donation sources A hunger relief organization in Seattle has joined environmental interests in opposing Initiative 2117, a fall ballot measure to repeal the state’s Climate Commitment Act. Ruby de Luna
'Wimpy' winter ahead for Pacific Northwest despite La Niña prediction, climatologist says Angela King Play AudioListen 5 mins
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. Angela King
New Ocean Pavilion gives Seattle Aquarium goers an immersive sea experience Caroline Chamberlain Gomez
Firefighters battle wildfire threatening small Western Washington town A wildfire that ignited last Wednesday west of Brinnon in Jefferson County, has now burned 398 acres and is less than 10% contained. The blaze has prompted a significant firefighting response from across Washington state and beyond. Diana Opong
San Juans’ sea stars start long crawl back from near-extinction Pizza-sized predators are crawling around the San Juan Islands this summer. Scientists are celebrating. John Ryan
These dogs sniff out invasive mussels to protect Washington waters At a watercraft inspection station along the highway a few miles from the Idaho border, one very good boy is doing a very good job. Courtney Flatt
Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe poised to help manage key Salish Sea wildlife refuges Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
