Environment

Environment

A little sunlight goes a long way for this family support center in Olympia

When the Family Support Center of South Sound opened its Olympia facility in 2023, organizers knew that placing solar panels on its roof would be part of the plan. The panels could cut utility costs for the organization that serves survivors of domestic violence — an operation where every penny counts.

More grizzlies coming to the North Cascades

Grizzly bears will be brought into Washington’s North Cascades. After decades of work, the federal government decided to slowly move them in.

Environment

Worms eating airport deicer fluid could be greener approach to airline waste

To safely fly when it’s cold out, special fluid has to be sprayed on planes. And it creates a lot of waste. So Tri-Cities airport leaders have turned to … worms.

Environment

Angry birds: Hummingbirds are cute, but they’re primed to fight

Environment

Drought emergency declared for Washington state ahead of warm summer

A drought emergency was declared for the entire state of Washington Tuesday, as state officials face low water supply ahead of an expected warmer-than-normal summer.

Government

Leaking water main forces evacuation of 20 homes on Mercer Island

Residents of 20 homes on Mercer Island, east of Seattle, were told to evacuate Wednesday night, due to risks of flooding or landslides. Now the city’s leaking water main has been shut off, and residents of six of those houses have permission to return.

Arts & Life

Want to reduce food waste? Turn your kitchen scraps into something tasty

Washington's Department of Ecology wants you to think twice before throwing out those kitchen scraps — they could be something delicious.

Environment

NW utilities urge region to prepare for extreme cold, following winter incidents

Some Northwest power companies came close to big problems during a cold snap this past winter. However, utility officials said they are now working to better handle plunging temperatures.

More than 20% of new cars purchased in Washington state are electric (boogie woogie woogie)

Demand for electric vehicles has been surging more in Washington than in any other state, according to data provided by the Electric Power Research Institute.