Environment Gov. Inslee in Azerbaijan for global climate talks Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is spending the week in Azerbaijan, an oil-producing nation between Russia and Iran, for the latest round of the United Nations’ global climate talks. John Ryan
Politics Washington’s natural gas initiative wins, but court challenges could be next Builders and contractors in Washington are celebrating the passage of Initiative 2066, calling it a victory for “energy choice.” Meanwhile, opponents of the measure say it will make it harder to achieve Washington’s clean energy goals, and they may sue to block it. Amy Radil
Environment Energy foes spar with misleading claims over natural gas Initiative 2066 "Stop the gas ban," roadside signs and online ads urge Washington voters, even though gas hasn’t been banned in Washington. John Ryan Play AudioListen 5 mins
Environment Mudslide shuts down I-5 North in Bellingham following extreme rain I-5 in Bellingham was slammed by 2,000 cubic yards of mud Sunday around 5 a.m. following extraordinarily intense rain. John Ryan
Elections Will Washington state do away with cap-and-trade? Voices for and against I-2117 As Washington Gov. Jay Inslee prepares to leave office, the core of his legacy is under attack on the November general election ballot. Libby Denkmann Hans Anderson
Climate 'Wimpy' winter ahead for Pacific Northwest despite La Niña prediction, climatologist says Angela King Katie Campbell Play AudioListen 5 mins
Late-summer heat wave bakes Western Washington — but not for long Most of Western Washington will be under a heat advisory until 11 p.m. Friday, with higher-than-average temperatures expected and potentially record-breaking highs for the second day in a row. Katie Campbell Angela King
Environment Five more Seattle libraries to become extreme-heat refuges Cold cash from the Federal Emergency Management Agency is helping Seattle cool its libraries. John Ryan
Environment Claws for concern: The green crab epidemic threatening Washington clams Scientists are diving deep into the mysteries of Washington’s coastal ecosystems, focusing on the invasive European green crabs. Their research aims to uncover how these crabs are affecting local habitats and contributing to the decline in Manila clam harvests. Diana Opong
Climate Calls for vigilance as Washington state battles historic wildfire surge Washington state is facing another active wildfire season, marked by a myriad of challenges exacerbated by drought conditions and persistent winds. Diana Opong
