Tri-Cities largest warehouse fire still smoldering, spitting out potentially toxic smoke A month in and the largest warehouse fire in the Tri-Cities is still smoldering, kicking up plumes of potentially toxic smoke. Courtney Flatt
This transit agency could be the first in the Northwest to use hydrogen-powered buses Move over, electric buses — there's a new clean option in the Northwest. John Ryan
Elevated 'forever chemicals' found in Kennewick's drinking water The City of Kennewick has found “forever chemicals” in its drinking water. These PFAs chemicals can be harmful to your health. Courtney Flatt
Seattle is now an air conditioning town For the first time, most homes in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties now have air conditioning. John Ryan
How warm will Washington state get during summer 2024? Weather forecasters have long been talking about a warmer-than-normal summer 2024 in Washington state, but as the season gets closer, it appears that the region may only get slightly warmer than average. Natalie Akane Newcomb
On this unassuming trail near LA, bird watchers see something spectacular At Bear Divide, just outside Los Angeles, you can see a rare spectacle of nature. This is one of the only places in the western United States where you can see bird migration during daylight hours. Kai McNamee
Does mining for batteries erase the climate benefits of EVs? No, and here's why NPR listeners wrote to ask whether the environmental harm from building EVs "cancels out" the cars' climate benefits. Experts say the answer is clear. Camila Domonoske
Nerves slippery for Washington’s Ski to Sea race In a few weeks, relay teams will race from the snowy hills of Mount Baker Ski Area to the salty waters of Bellingham Bay. But organizers have to really watch the snow. Courtney Flatt
What’s sending first-generation electric cars to an early grave? A growing number of early electric car adopters are scrapping or replacing their cars when batteries that are no longer under warranty go haywire. Monica Nickelsburg
