This summer, the crew of three will survey 40 sites for the State of Our Waters program. It’s science in locals’ backyards.
Salmon restoration, ferry electrification and other green projects in Snohomish County could lose funding in November, if Initiative 2117 passes.
For people with disabilities, tree roots and other obstacles can curb access to the outdoors. But some trails are wheelchair-friendly.
Last year, 118 Whidbey Island homes installed energy-efficient heat pumps. A new campaign aims to make the case for induction stoves now, too.
Viktor Pyshniuk, 21, trespassed in April to take a photo of Yellowstone’s most dangerous geyser, according to the park.
The nonprofit aims to transform into an “accessible model of sustainability,” with solar panels, electric vehicles and more.
Tracking an apex predator is tricky. GPS collars play a central role in a controversial plan to repopulate grizzlies in Washington’s wilderness.
In a town hall Friday, students from Maplewood Parent Co-op will make pitches for the soon-to-be rebuilt College Place schools.
Locals would like to see more accessible ways to recycle and improved labeling. Waste collectors said customers can call for assistance.
The European green crab is considered one of the world’s worst invasive species. Volunteers can help by monitoring local shorelines.
The notoriously rough route to an iconic hike got a makeover. And the full Mountain Loop Highway, with routine repairs, opens Monday.
Snohomish County closed the park last July to update the boat launch and parking lot. The fishing pier is to remain closed this summer.
Kenn Carpenter summited over 650 peaks in the Pacific Northwest. His legacy has helped many “reach the summit in their own lives,” his wife said.
How much is too much to harvest? Advocates assert legacy forests should have “already been protected.” State officials are trying to strike a balance.
Birds and insects decimated 18 out of 19 damaged poles in the Bunk Foss area. Now, Snohomish County PUD will install less-tasty metal poles.
In April, a county judge ordered OMA Construction to stop all work, next door to Fairmount Elementary School. Now, the yard is on the market.
Moving animals has helped struggling populations to rebound. And advocates point to past examples as evidence that “it’s not ethical to do nothing.”
Residents can recycle chip bags, plastic clamshells and more. For a fee, the Seattle service takes items that “fall through the cracks.”
Even in pristine salmon habitat like the Sultan, Chinook numbers are down. Warm water and extreme weather are potential factors.
For months, neighbors have reported constant noise and pollution at the facility. By July 15, DTG must stop accepting material there.
