Coverage of environmental issues, climate change, natural resources, and ecological impacts
Federal officials have confirmed that the Spirit Lake outlet tunnel, the critical drainage conduit built after the 1980 eruption of...
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Snowpack levels across much of the Western U.S., including Oregon, are plunging to historic lows, putting a strain on water...
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After several calm, dry days, forecasters expect Pacific moisture to return this weekend, bringing light rain and cooler nights across Cowlitz County.
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An AP and FRONTLINE investigation reveals decades of PFAS pollution by Georgia’s carpet industry—offering a stark warning for industrial communities like those in Cowlitz County, where similar risks quietly persist.
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A persistent high‑pressure ridge is delivering a midwinter warm‑spell across southwest Washington, keeping temperatures unusually mild while limiting local snow accumulation.
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The Make America Healthy Again movement is shaping national environmental rules through new collaboration with the EPA—changes that could reach Longview’s industrial corridor.
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The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission has reversed its ban on displaying Climate Commitment Act charges, allowing utilities to show CCA costs directly on customer bills.
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The U.S. Department of Energy is investigating multiple ammonia leaks at the Hanford Waste Treatment Plant amid safety and oversight concerns.
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After weeks of dry weather, the Cascades finally got a healthy dose of snow this week, bringing relief to ski areas and water managers across southwest Washington.
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Razor clam digs open this week at Long Beach, giving Southwest Washington residents one last chance to harvest before Super Bowl weekend.
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