The plan seeks to fight against wildfires and threats to forest health, as well as increase protections for struggling salmon and orcas.

Cascades Volcano Observatory needs to build more monitoring stations — and as much as $55 million in federal dollars could go a long way.

The state's new sliding-scale approach to funding parks and recreation makes new improvements attainable for underserved communities.

Seattle plans to redevelop Fort Lawton with 238 units of affordable housing and 21 acres of park space.

NPS scientist Dr. Jason Ransom explains why lost data and mental health concerns top his list of national park woes.

The Pacific Northwest's Enchantments have gone viral. Will that save them or destroy them?

Crosscut’s annual Heritage Turkeys of the Year — from Aberdeen to Seattle to the sea.

The $11 million, 46-acre privately-owned parcel was slated to be developed with 57 homes. 

In this 360 video, see how the Eagle Creek Fire changed the forest and its popular hiking trails.

The Pacific Northwest's Enchantments have gone viral. Will that save them or destroy them?

When a ship owner's dreams die, the vessel may end up as a pollution source. DNR want to to spur cleanups and rural jobs.

Upcoming protests on Washington's coast have roots in a similar trip by a U.S. Supreme Court justice committed to protecting the environment.

Richard Haag, a leader in the fight against unchecked urban development, has died. 

Battling the blazes keeps getting more expensive, but it doesn't have to be this way.

It's hot outside, but toxic algae blooms have some wondering about swimming in local lakes.