These safety rules aimed to stop explosions. Trump's EPA has blocked them Eleven states including Washington have sued the Trump administration to improve safety at the nation’s refineries and chemical plants. The lawsuit, led... John Ryan
WA Republicans join Democrats in opposing Trump energy budget cuts Both Democrats and Republicans pushed back against cuts proposed for the U.S. Department of Energy when Energy Secretary Rick Perry came to Capitol Hill... John Ryan
Judge rejects fine for Texas oil company in deadly Anacortes blast The largest workplace-safety fine in Washington history has been overturned. A state appeals judge on Friday rejected a $2.4 million fine that oil... John Ryan
Will Seattle's new energy meters be too smart? The ACLU is worried Seattle City Light will place advanced meters in homes and apartment buildings this summer. Crews will start installing the meters north of the Ship... Jamala Henderson
Canada's Trudeau visits Seattle. Protesters slam his pipelines As Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in Seattle Wednesday, protesters rallied on the steps of the Canadian consulate downtown. The Native... John Ryan
100% renewable energy plans soon available to businesses, governments Puget Sound Energy is launching a program that will bring a new wind farm to the state. PSE’s new Green Direct program is set up as an alternative way... Paige Browning
States ready to sue Trump Administration over energy efficiency Attorneys general from 11 states are taking new action against the Trump Administration over energy efficiency standards. They are working to protect an... Paige Browning
What other banks are loaning money to the Dakota Access Pipeline? The City of Seattle promised last month that it would stop banking with Wells Fargo, because the bank pledged hundreds of millions in loan money to... Paige Browning
Trump's billionaire pick for commerce, oceans chief is keeping his oil tankers If one thing is clear from Wilbur Ross's financial disclosure forms, it's that the billionaire nominee for Secretary of Commerce lives in a world most... John Ryan
Trump EPA could thwart West Coast climate action Efforts to rein in planet-warming pollution in Washington state could be hindered by federal officials once Donald Trump becomes president. John Ryan
