Major snow dump buoys Northwest skiers, can’t undo snow drought What is expected to be the snowiest week of the year following an otherwise dismal winter is lifting spirits of those who love or rely on snow in the Pacific Northwest. John Ryan
The Buffalo Boys of the Kalispel Tribe Chris travels to the Kalispel reservation in Eastern Washington to visit the Buffalo Boys and tell the story of how they got their own herd, and what they’re doing to make sure that this magnificent creature will forever be a part of their lives. Lucy Soucek
Washington’s largest climate polluter shuts down despite federal order The Pacific Northwest’s largest pollution source has shut down, and Washington state officials want to keep it that way. John Ryan
Future of Washington state’s climate-pollution fund up in the air Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson wants to slash spending on climate change as the state faces severe budget pressures. John Ryan
Seattle Schools knew there was methane gas beneath its new high school — but skipped some safety measures Before Seattle Public School spent $300 million to rebuild Rainier Beach High School on a peat bog, scientists hired by the district warned that methane in the soil could pose an explosive problem if it were to leak into the school. Ann Dornfeld
Washington state on track for warmest December on record — again This month is set to be the warmest Washington December on record, breaking a record that was just set in 2023. Natalie Akane Newcomb
How America’s roads alter our ecology, with Ben Goldfarb (reprise) A conversation with author Ben Goldfarb on how our roads impact pretty much everything in the natural world. Lucy Soucek
After rivers flood, King County Water Taxis use infrared goggles to dodge logs Seattle was spared from the worst of recent flooding, but the raging rivers in Western Washington sent lots of trees and logs into Puget Sound. That can mean trouble for captains sailing through Elliott Bay. Casey Martin
'Depressed, stressed, and under the weather.' Washington families take refuge at emergency flood shelters Hundreds of families across Washington state have had to leave their homes because of catastrophic river flooding. Many have found a warm place to sleep at emergency, congregate shelters. Casey Martin
Hundreds evacuate in south King County as flood barrier fails Hundreds of people in Auburn and Pacific — in the south end of King County — were forced to leave their homes early Tuesday morning because of the flooding White River. Casey Martin