Everett commits to 100 percent clean energy by 2045 "I used to believe, up until 2 or 3 years ago, perhaps naively, that this was an issue that we could count on somebody else to solve for us.” John Ryan
Are Plastic Bag Bans Garbage? A national movement to ban plastic bags is gaining steam, but these restrictions may actually hurt the environment more than help it. Human nature, hard truths, and what kind of bag to use anyway? Greg Rosalsky
The first time I caught a grizzly bear I was going to be graphic designer. Then a bear came along. Chris Morgan
Tougher rules aim to save salmon habitat for the good of Puget Sound orcas The state Legislature is considering toughening up the rules on seawalls in Puget Sound -- with the aim to help southern resident killer whales by protecting shoreline salmon habitat. Eilís O'Neill
Makah Tribe could again hunt whales off Washington coast The Makah Tribe held a final hunt in 1999, but has not since practiced its whaling rights. Paige Browning
Neighbor calls a biologist: ‘There’s a cougar in my backyard.’ And he says... Our backyards are getting bigger, and the cougar’s front yard is getting smaller. Chris Morgan
PHOTOS: Cherry blossoms! In bloom! Check it out! Crowds flocked to the Quad on the University of Washington campus on Friday to see the blossoming cherry trees. Ruby de Luna
Is Washington's east-west divide growing wider? One side argues the four dams in southeastern Washington should stay to preserve the area's economy. The other side claims removing the dams will help maintain our local orca population. Bill Radke
You can’t make asphalt next to salmon habitat … Wait, can you? Neighbors are up in arms over a proposal to build an asphalt plant across the street from critical salmon habitat. Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
How does killing a bike lane square with Seattle's climate goals? Seattle decided to kill a bike lane. What about the city's climate change goals? David Hyde
