Washington state sues Trump over endangered species 17 states - including Washington - are suing the Trump Administration in attempt to keep the Endangered Species Act in place. Paige Browning
Indigenous activists demand Inslee declare a 'climate emergency' There's pressure on Washington Governor Jay Inslee to declare a "climate emergency". Paige Browning
Earnest storytelling about living in Cascadia An evening of words and ideas on our relationship to nature and each other John O'Brien
Thousands gather in Seattle to demand government action on fossil fuels, climate change. Thousands of activists walked out of school and work on Friday to gather at Cal Anderson Park and the Amazon Spheres and march to Seattle City Hall. Amy Radil
One Seattle teen's climate change moment: 'Screw this. I have to take action' As part of #CoveringClimateNow, the global media project to bring attention to the story of climate change, Seattle high school senior Jamie Margolin talked with KUOW about fear and effective action. Angela King
Seattle students protest superintendent's decision on Climate Strike Seattle Public Schools students are protesting the superintendent’s decision to not excuse their absences if they attend Friday’s Climate Strike. Ann Dornfeld
Seattle to force Uber, Lyft to pay drivers minimum wage Seattle says it will force Uber and Lyft to pay drivers at least Seattle’s minimum hourly wage. And it served notice that other gig economy workers could also receive city protection and support. Carolyn Adolph
Earth is the best planet, Bezos says, unveiling climate commitment Amazon has made its biggest climate commitment in the company's 25 year history. Paige Browning
PNW coast could be protected as orca habitat NOAA is expected to announce plans to expand protected habitat for endangered orcas to include all of WA, OR and northern California. Tom Banse
What can we do about climate change in the Puget Sound region? SoundQs and RadioActive teamed up to answer two listener questions: How will climate change impact the Puget Sound Region, and what’s the most effective way to take action against it? Anna Boiko-Weyrauch