North Cascades grizzly bear translocation study begins with virtual public meetings Federal officials are again looking at bringing grizzly bears into the North Cascades. Now, officials want to hear from the public about what to consider this time around. Courtney Flatt
McMorris Rodgers hopes to reset energy policy, if she heads House energy committee If U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers is appointed the new head of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, she said she has big plans for the country’s energy landscape. Courtney Flatt
Does your soil have lead, arsenic contamination? Washington officials will help test soil. People in Central Washington have a chance to learn more about potentially contaminated soil at their homes. The Washington State Department of Ecology is hosting information sessions about pesticides from former orchards. Courtney Flatt
Week in Review: emergency Covid measures end, police harassment, and graffiti Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Seattle Times Amanda Zhou, Geekwire’s Mike Lewis, and Kitsap Sun’s Josh Farley. Bill Radke Kevin Kniestedt
Hundreds of gallons of oil leak into Snake River from Little Goose Dam A large oil leak went undetected for 90 days at a dam on the Lower Snake River. Courtney Flatt
Week in Review: wildfire smoke, Covid, and media blackouts Guest host Zaki Hamid discusses the week’s news with Seattle Times Elise Takahama, Seattle Met’s Allison Williams and KUOW’s Mike Davis. Zaki Barak Hamid Kevin Kniestedt
Drones could help researchers count salmon nests Searching where salmon lay eggs is getting a boost from some eyes in the sky. Researchers are testing drones to survey for salmon nests. Courtney Flatt
Environment Photos: Seattle ranked worst city in the world for air quality Seattle ranked as the worst city in the world for air quality on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, as smoke from wildfires continued to engulf the region. Megan Farmer
Environment Why haven't firefighters 'put out' the Bolt Creek fire? More than a month has passed since the Bolt Creek fire started burning near Skykomish. Some residents are asking firefighters: Why haven't they put it out? Paige Browning
Environment Seattle weather is set to 'whipsaw' after an unusual start to fall Should the recent odd weather around Seattle come as a surprise to anyone given how wacky our weather has been all year? Angela King
