Bloss was a regular contributor to The Daily Herald’s editorial pages. He recognized “a need for change,” a friend said.
Sound Transit has made environmental initiatives a top priority as it expands the light rail north to Snohomish County.
The National Park Service this month released reports exploring climate change’s impacts on each national park.
Locals are concerned the chemicals will seep into the Deer Creek aquifer, 40 to 50 feet below the school’s stormwater wells.
Puget Sound Energy said current EV ranges and charging stations make remote travel possible. But planning is crucial.
The aerospace company will use federal grant to advance technology at new facility. Statewide, aviation projects received $38M.
Local advocates hope to remove 6PPD from stormwater and rivers. Ecology says new limit is ‘first step’ in reducing threat to salmon.
The coalition appealed the Stilly Revisited sale in July. Activists argue it violates state’s promise to preserve older trees.
Used in tires, 6PPD seeps into streams during storms. A state grant will help the city design a vault to filter it.
The garden, founded in 2009, has grown over 26,000 pounds of organic produce. Harvests are donated to local food banks.
The county effort to restore over 450 acres of tidal wetlands has received over $17 million in federal funding this year.
Meteorologists expected temperatures and air quality to improve on Saturday and Sunday.
The program will bolster restoration efforts at Chinook Marsh, Spencer Island and other spots along the river.
Madrona K-8 School’s stormwater system is designed to filter pollutants. But locals still worry chemicals will seep into an aquifer.
The Sustainable Community Stewards program will teach participants at Willis D. Tucker Community Park. The course starts Sept. 11.
Contractors will replace a 100-year-old reservoir east of Evergreen Way with two smaller ones.
This summer, a committee spearheaded efforts to grant legal rights to the river. Leaders gathered 1,300 signatures.
City officials expect the $14 million project to clean 110 million gallons of water every year, reducing harm to wildlife.
Last month, the state banned foam clamshells and trays. Litter wranglers said they still find other illegal items on roads.
Nielsen Brothers plans to cut 54 acres of timber directly behind the community of 83 homes. Locals said they were never consulted.
