Energy

Environment

Washington carbon auctions resume after surviving election challenge

Washington state held its first carbon auction since voters upheld the state’s flagship climate law in November.

Environment

Climate pollution surges in Washington state after pandemic lull

After sharply dropping during the Covid-19 pandemic, the state’s carbon dioxide emissions have bounced back.

Environment

Dam siren blares false alarm to Skagit Valley town

Some residents of the Skagit Valley got a scare early Monday morning: An evacuation siren went off at 6:53 a.m. near the town of Hamilton.

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.

Government

Utility rates slated to steadily rise in Seattle, starting in 2025

Environment

Puget Sound tanker traffic thickens as Canadian pipeline boosts oil flow

A 750-foot-long oil tanker and its high-powered escort tug started motoring west from a pipeline terminal near Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday afternoon.

Government

Washington is offering $200 to some residents to help pay electric bills

Washington Families Clean Energy Credits grant program will reportedly offer a one-time $200 utility bill credit to 675,000 low- to moderate-income customers.

Environment

Biden ending new leases in America's top coal region

Citing climate change, federal land managers are moving to end new leasing for coal in the country's top producing region.

Environment

Seattle is now an air conditioning town

For the first time, most homes in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties now have air conditioning.