Feb. 28, 2026
Bellevue Sees Greenhouse Gas Emissions Drop, Tree Canopy Decline Slightly
City's environmental dashboard shows progress on emissions reduction goals, but tree cover sees small dip
Feb. 27, 2026
Judge Orders More Water for Fish, Less for Hydropower on Snake, Columbia Rivers
Federal judge grants emergency injunction to increase spill over dams, prioritizing salmon survival over electricity generation
Feb. 24, 2026
Chronic Stormwater Pollution Concerns Raised in Vancouver Neighborhood
Resident questions if city is meeting environmental standards at King St and West 12th St
Feb. 24, 2026
EPA Criminal Prosecutions Linked to County Wealth, Not Pollution Levels
Study finds federal environmental enforcement actions target wealthier communities, not the most polluted areas
Feb. 23, 2026
Washington State Ranks Among Top 10 for Wildlife Protection
Charity study finds Washington is a leader in safeguarding endangered species and habitats
Feb. 23, 2026
8.5% of New U.S. Buildings Are Green Certified Since 2000
Report finds green building certifications like LEED, WELL, and Living Future make up a small but growing portion of the overall U.S. building stock.
Feb. 11, 2026
Seattle Diver Turns Trash into Treasure
Jessica Alexanderson, known as 'Scuba Jess', recycles metal from the Salish Sea to raise awareness about ocean conservation.
Feb. 9, 2026
Beaver Expert to Speak at West Seattle Rotary Club
Pamela Adams, the 'Beaver Detective,' will discuss urban beavers and human-wildlife coexistence.
