Washington state’s climate-fighting claim is hot air, officials admit Washington state officials have issued a correction after they were caught exaggerating the benefits of state spending to curb climate change. John Ryan
'The purge has begun.' Environmental justice workers locked out of EPA Seattle office Nine Environmental Protection Agency employees in Seattle have been put on leave by the Trump Administration because they work on environmental justice. John Ryan
Washington legislators look to crack down on environmental crime A bill before the Washington state Senate would make intentional water pollution, air pollution, and spilling of hazardous waste felonies. John Ryan
Despite state law, Washington takes 3+ years to reveal its climate pollution When it comes to climate change, speed matters. John Ryan
Sea-Tac Airport says major expansion will do little harm. Neighbors don’t buy it Sea-Tac Airport is planning a major expansion, and some neighbors are crying foul. John Ryan
Washington carbon auctions resume after surviving election challenge Washington state held its first carbon auction since voters upheld the state’s flagship climate law in November. John Ryan
Climate pollution surges in Washington state after pandemic lull After sharply dropping during the Covid-19 pandemic, the state’s carbon dioxide emissions have bounced back. John Ryan
Sister seas on opposite shores face same foe: polluted runoff “Why do we think it takes 40 or 50 years to fix an estuary, a series of rivers, or even a bay? If you stop putting shit in these rivers, they get better fast." John Ryan
Seattle says 'Belltown Hellcat' driver ignored order to quiet ear-splitting car Seattle is suing the so-called “Belltown Hellcat” driver for allegedly continuing to rev his souped-up racecar’s engine at high volume more than a month after the city ordered him to stop. Ann Dornfeld
