News & Stories Environment Gov. Inslee signs flurry of anti-warming bills John Ryan May 07, 2019 / 10:18 pm Washington Gov. Jay Inslee at a signing ceremony for five climate bills on Tuesday in Seattle. KUOW Photo / John Ryan Why you can trust KUOW John Ryan Environment Reporter John Ryan joined KUOW as its first full-time investigative reporter in 2009 and became its environment reporter in 2018. He focuses on climate change, energy, and the ecosystems of the Puget Sound region. More stories from John Ryan » Recommended Stories The Stillaguamish Tribe gives its river north of Seattle room to roam February 07, 2026 Warm winter liquidates nearly half of Washington state snowpack February 06, 2026 Washington’s largest climate polluter shuts down despite federal order January 16, 2026