UW study links fine particulate air pollution to dementia Air pollution is often associated with respiratory illness. But a new University of Washington study adds to a growing body of evidence that links air pollution to greater risk for dementia. Ruby de Luna Play AudioListen 2 mins
Ship that spilled 40 containers off Olympic Peninsula catches fire. Spills 2 more “You have been advised to evacuate the entire vessel,” a coast guard official radioed the captain. “All crew members and captain included. Over.” “Negative, sir,” the captain replied from the burning ship. John Ryan Play AudioListen 1 min
What Washington state pledged at the Glasgow climate summit, and what activists say West Coast leaders promised to phase out gas vehicles, ramp up land protections while in Glasgow Paige Browning Play AudioListen 1 min
EPA announces tighter fuel economy standards for cars and trucks The EPA announced on Monday a plan that it says will yield $190 billion in net benefits by 2050. Alana Wise
Think 85,000 invasive crabs is a lot? Wait 'til you see Vancouver Island While record numbers of green crabs were found near Bellingham last year, even more of the voracious European crabs have turned up just across Washington’s watery border with Canada. John Ryan Play AudioListen 2 mins
Soot is accelerating snow melt in popular parts of Antarctica, study finds Arctic communities have long been plagued by soot that drives snow melt and respiratory disease. Now, humans are making their mark in Antarctica. Rebecca Hersher
New highways headed to Seattle area despite drive to fight climate change Even as Washington state tries to clamp down on climate-harming pollution, it’s building new highways in its two biggest counties. John Ryan Play AudioListen 5 mins
WA and OR sue USPS in push for electric mail trucks Washington and Oregon are suing the U.S. Postal Service for prioritizing gas-powered mail delivery trucks over electric ones Paige Browning Play AudioListen 1 min
Seattle fish research could shake up global tire industry Research from the Seattle area has found that tires shed a fish-killing chemical into local streams. John Ryan Play AudioListen 2 mins
Prescribed burns are back in Washington state. Why? Washington state is conducting a prescribed burn for the 2022 season for the first time in about 18 years. Katie Campbell Angela King Play AudioListen 7 mins
