Across the border in British Columbia's Skagit River headwaters, a proposed open-pit mine has drawn protests from Native tribes, environmentalists and politicians.
Bipartisan proposals before the state legislature would help scientists learn about storing carbon in soils and invest in GPS-guided tractors and climate-friendly cattle feed.
Washington's rain isn't just gloomy — it's creating landslides that cut off rural communities. And as the climate warms, scientists warn they could get more frequent.
To learn how mountain lions and humans can coexist, wildlife biologist Lauren Satterfield follows the elusive animals by car, snowmobile and on foot through the wilderness.
Proponents of increased density say it's better for the climate and housing affordability. Opponents worry about property values and the loss of traditional neighborhoods.
Health care workers train extensively for outbreaks. After responding to the first American case of the novel virus, they say they are even more prepared.
A Seattle nonprofit has invested millions to provide the 300 residents of Hamilton with a route to higher ground. But some residents insist, ‘We're not relocating.’
