Japanese-beetle pesticide spraying coming to south King County In a first for western Washington, agriculture officials are gearing up to spray insecticide to fight an infestation of Japanese beetles in south King County, near Seattle. John Ryan
Future of Washington state’s climate-pollution fund up in the air Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson wants to slash spending on climate change as the state faces severe budget pressures. John Ryan
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
