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Who should foot the bill for pandemic-era power?
Utilities could eventually raise rates to recoup lost costs, activists say that’s a bad plan.
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Should fossil fuel ads go the way of the dino on county buses?
King County ran ads for a natural gas coalition on its buses this year.
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What will a green WA electric grid look like?
It will require a lot more coordination, but will be more resilient.
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Study: Nonprofits struggle amid pandemic
Nonprofits around the state are struggling to make ends meet during the pandemic, according to a new study…
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King County settles $2 million dog bite lawsuit
The county agreed to pay $100,000 after being sued after a 2016 K-9 unit arrest.
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Study: 65 plant species have gone extinct in U.S., Canada
More than 65 species of plants have gone extinct in the U.S. and Canada since European colonization, according…
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Washington releases new forest plan
It outlines ways the state will protect and maintain forest health.
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All King County charter amendments are passing
Voters are approving an appointed sheriff along with other measures.
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King County wants to buy motels for emergency, affordable housing
The concept has proven results in addressing homelessness.
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Boeing, coronavirus likely to impact King County economy
Unemployment remained high in September.
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State extends moratorium on some electric, gas shutoffs
Investor-owned electric and natural gas utilities in WA can’t disconnect customers through April.
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University of Washington professors talk climate change, U.S.-China relations
Downside for climate policy supporters is it can risk alienating moderate or right-leaning voters.
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25 COVID cases linked to Salish Lodge
Public Health is urging anyone who visited the lodge to monitor for symptoms or get tested.
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High speed rail and hub cities explored in Cascadia Corridor study
A new paper outlines a potential plan for the region.
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Seven decades later, the search for two missing Navy pilots continues
The pilots are thought to have disappeared near Black Lake, northeast of North Bend.
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Antifa isn’t starting Washington wildfires
Online conspiracy theories are spreading as the West Coast burns.
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Threat multiplier: How climate change, coronavirus and weather are scorching WA
Dry summer conspired with the pandemic and a wind storm.
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Massive wildfires incinerate WA
All state Department of Natural Resources lands were closed to recreational activities on Sept. 8.
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COVID continues to whittle away at child care in Washington
It’s estimated that 25% of Washington child care facilities have closed since the pandemic began.