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
Environment More green space, fewer silos: King County reveals new extreme heat plan King County officials on Thursday presented a new plan for keeping residents safe during the hotter summers ahead. They say the plan will help local jurisdictions respond to extreme heat with a more unified approach. Amy Radil
Environment Home Depot fined $1.6M for selling banned super-pollutant in Washington Washington state has fined Home Depot $1.6 million for selling canisters of a banned substance that harms the climate. John Ryan
Off the Charts: Downtown Seattle is working from home. What about your neighborhood? In some Seattle neighborhoods, driving to work has been replaced by working from home or walking to work, but that trend doesn't hold across the city. Teo Popescu
Environment Why mosquitoes like some humans more than others — and why we should get rid of them Caroline Chamberlain Gomez Patricia Murphy
Environment ‘Troublemakers’ win the day, but questions remain after Amazon drops pipeline plans Amazon has withdrawn plans to buy natural gas from a proposed pipeline expansion in Oregon. Climate activists and some of the company’s own employees say that’s great news, but they also have questions. Amy Radil
Environment Free Amtrak for kids in Washington state – funded by big polluters Young passengers can travel free on Amtrak trains and buses between Bellingham and Vancouver, Washington, thanks to fees paid by major polluters in the state. John Ryan
How much are safer streets worth? Seattle leaders, voters to decide Making roads (and sidewalks and trails) safer for everyone can be an expensive proposition. John Ryan
Environment Mangroves protect communities from storms. Half are at risk of collapse, report finds Mangroves are unique coastal ecosystems protecting humans and wildlife. Rising sea levels and storms pose an increasing threat to their survival. Julia Simon
Environment This transit agency could be the first in the Northwest to use hydrogen-powered buses Move over, electric buses — there's a new clean option in the Northwest. John Ryan
