Courtney Flatt
Stories
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Study: people mean different things when they talk about managing wolves through fear
There’s a lot of misunderstanding when people talk about wolf management, according to a new study out of the University of Washington.
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Whitebark pines – the ‘quintessential wilderness tree’ – added to the Endangered Species List
The federal government announced Wednesday it’s designating whitebark pine trees as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
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Moose spotted for the first time in Mount Rainier National Park
For the first time, a moose has been captured on camera in Mount Rainier National Park. According to the National Parks Service, the sighting is also the first documentation of a moose in southwest Washington.
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How one quintet hopes music will help people process climate anxiety, grief
A chamber jazz quintet from Seattle recently took its concert featuring music about climate change on the road.
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Many states fail to adequately budget for wildfire costs, study says
As wildfires grow, so do the costs for fighting those fires. But many states are failing to adequately budget for wildfire costs, according to a new report from The Pew Charitable Trusts.
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Studies show prescribed burns key to forest resiliency
Scientists are studying old wildfires to find what forest treatments slowed the flames – and what treatments didn’t work so well. Researchers are looking closely at the Schneider Springs fire, the largest wildfire in Washington in 2021.
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North Cascades grizzly bear translocation study begins with virtual public meetings
Federal officials are again looking at bringing grizzly bears into the North Cascades. Now, officials want to hear from the public about what to consider this time around.
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Environment
Still a chance to restore grizzly bears in Washington state
The National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced the reopening considerations for how to help grizzly bears in the region.
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McMorris Rodgers hopes to reset energy policy, if she heads House energy committee
If U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers is appointed the new head of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, she said she has big plans for the country’s energy landscape.
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Does your soil have lead, arsenic contamination? Washington officials will help test soil.
People in Central Washington have a chance to learn more about potentially contaminated soil at their homes. The Washington State Department of Ecology is hosting information sessions about pesticides from former orchards.