The case of the missing hooligans: a Cowlitz River mystery Thousands of northwesterners were disappointed when they failed to meet up with some hooligans in March. These hooligans don’t make much trouble, except when they fail to show up. John Ryan Play AudioListen 5 mins
What's soil blocking? This seeding method helps gardeners use less plastic and peat Soil blocking is an environmentally friendly method to prep seedlings. The technique has captured the attention of serious gardeners who'd like to make their growing more sustainable. Neda Ulaby
EV buyers who missed out on their tax credits now have a fix from the IRS Some car owners couldn't claim the EV tax credit for vehicles purchased in 2024 because dealers skipped a key sales reporting step. The IRS is now offering a fix. Camila Domonoske
There's no rulebook for deep-sea mining. Companies want to push forward anyway Countries have debated for decades whether to allow mining on the ocean floor, a potential trove of critical minerals. Now, companies are telling regulators they plan to move ahead, whether or not rules are in place. Daniel Ackerman
Southern Appalachia's future — and present — involve wildfires NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Robert Scheller, landscape ecology professor at North Carolina State University, about the increasing risk for wildfires in southeast and southern Appalachian regions. Patrick Jarenwattananon Erika Ryan Scott Detrow Play AudioListen 5 mins
Open water swimmers fight to keep pollution out of the River Avon A group of swimmers is campaigning for the Avon to get bathing status by the British government, which would mean the water would be regularly tested for pollutants and dumping to ensure they're kept clean enough to be safe for swimmers. Play AudioListen 11 mins
More cuts coming to the National Weather Service At 4 p.m. on Wednesday, a six-foot-wide balloon filled with hydrogen lifted off at the tiny Quillayute Airport, between soggy Forks, Washington, and the western edge of the Olympic Peninsula. John Ryan
Taking in the first signs of spring on a picnic in New York's Adirondack Mountains NPR's Brian Mann and North Country Public Radio's David Sommerstein head into the high country for a spring picnic surrounded by sun — and snow. Brian Mann Play AudioListen 4 mins
A century-old tree called 'Big Red' comes down in Edmonds Neighbors and tree advocates circled the trunk, trying to protect it. Condo association members said the tree's removal was sad but necessary. Joshua McNichols
Electric vehicle sales stall in Washington state Electric-vehicle sales in Washington state are stuck in neutral and might even be going in reverse, according to data from the Washington Department of Licensing. John Ryan
