Coverage of environmental issues, climate change, natural resources, and ecological impacts
WDFW has approved a one-day recreational smelt dip on the Cowlitz River for Feb. 18, citing strong run indicators and outlining rules, limits, and safety expectations for local dip‑netters.
The Feed
Columbia Generating Station—the Northwest’s sole nuclear reactor—underwent an unplanned manual shutdown early Feb. 12 after both reactor recirculation pumps failed. Though now stable, the outage raises questions about aging infrastructure, energy reliability, and grid resilience as repairs proceed.
The Feed
Washington’s effort to require clothing and textile producers to fund reuse and recycling infrastructure has failed to pass in the 2026 legislative session, leaving local governments responsible for textile waste without new state support—at least for now.
The Feed
Razor clam digs will open Feb. 14 through Feb. 19 at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks. Additional tentative digs run through March 4. A valid 2025–2026 license and adherence to WDFW regulations are required.
The Feed
Washington Ecology launches a community-driven dialogue on geothermal energy potential inSW Washington—including the Mount St. Helens area—with public workshops March 4 and a virtual session March 17.
The Feed
As Oregon debates new energy strategies, state lawmakers are weighing Senate Bill 1582, a proposal to formalize and expand the...
The Feed
Clark County is pursuing the expansion of its holdings within the Camp Bonneville site by seeking to acquire an additional...
The Feed
When reporters descended on Clairton, Pennsylvania — a small mill town sprawling along the Monongahela River — they found a...
The Feed
Friends of Vancouver Lake, the community‑based nonprofit focused on restoring and preserving Vancouver Lake’s environmental and recreational vitality, announced last...
The Feed
Washington's snow drought has deepened, marking the third-lowest snowpack on record and the warmest start to a water year since 1895, with experts warning of heightened wildfire risks by summer.
The Feed
