Tribes want consultation in renewable energy projects While the state legislature is considering H.B. 1812, several tribal representatives said they believe the bill still has a few kinks. Courtney Flatt
Washington loves its public lands — perhaps a little too much There are 19.8 million acres of public land here in Washington. That's larger than nearly 10 U.S. states. How did we end up with so much public land? Libby Denkmann
Washington commission to reconsider 2022 spring bear hunt A controversial spring bear hunt in Washington may reopen. Courtney Flatt
A teen's solo transatlantic flight calls attention to wasteful 'ghost flights' Kai Forsyth relished being the only passenger on a flight from London to Orlando. But his solo trip highlights the wastefulness of near-empty flights that environmentalists are trying to ban. Vanessa Romo
Firefighters hope Washington bill will help remove toxic chemicals from protective gear Firefighters say toxic chemicals in their protective equipment are a big concern and need to be replaced with safer alternatives. Courtney Flatt
On the road to one million EVs There are 84,000 electric vehicles on the road in Washington today. By the end of this decade, the plan is to get to one million. And there’s a pile of federal money on the way to get you behind the wheel. Patricia Murphy
Washington bill aims to stop controversial cougar hunts in Klickitat County A new bill in the Washington Senate aims to put a stop to a controversial policy in Klickitat County, where the sheriff deputized six hound handlers to track and kill any cougars he deemed to be a safety threat. Courtney Flatt
Army Corps continues to investigate 30 steelhead found dead near an Idaho dam The U.S. Army Corps is continuing its investigation into the deaths of steelhead trout near a dam in Idaho. Courtney Flatt
Why 2021 was a whale of a year for orca sightings Last year was a banner year for whale watching in Washington state. That is as long as you weren't looking for the region's resident endangered orcas. Katie Campbell
22 tips for 2022: To cut back on plastic, you need to audit how much you use The first step in cutting back on plastic is understanding what you're using, and how much of it. Do an audit of the plastics in your home to get a sense of how much plastic you use. Rebecca Davis
