News Quiz What happened to J Pod's baby orca? Take KUOW's news quiz Test your news knowledge. Katie Campbell
Environment T-shirt weather in January? Seattle area warmed by record-breaking temps Western Washington's in the middle of a bout of what some might call T-shirt weather. KUOW Staff
Environment Western Washington is going to get drenched this weekend An atmospheric river is expected to settle over Western Washington Friday evening. KUOW Staff
Environment Taming speed on the Speedway (and other Washington roads) Many American roadways are built for speed. One road north of Seattle is even named for it: the Mukilteo Speedway. John Ryan
Snake River toxic algal bloom warnings now lifted A large algal bloom on the Snake River officially has died off. The toxic algae stretched about 30 miles along the river this past fall. Courtney Flatt
Washington bill aims to reduce 'fast fashion' carbon emissions, pollution Pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from the manufacture of fast fashion are growing just as fast as the industry. A new bill in Washington aims to help lessen the industry’s pollution. Courtney Flatt
Scientists sequence Oregon whitebark pine genome to help the threatened trees One tree in Central Oregon has helped protect iconic whitebark pine trees across the West. Scientists have sequenced the threatened tree’s genome, which helps plant more resilient trees faster. Courtney Flatt
