In a reversal that likely transfers authority to EPA headquarters, southwest Alaska's Pebble Mine gets closer to being built despite concerns for the bay's productive fisheries. 

The U.S. and Canada are renegotiating a 60-year-old treaty that dictates usage rights for the river.

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson's new policy of getting written consent from tribes before taking actions that affect them is not one most places have embraced, experts say.

Maia Bellon grew up exploring Washington’s woods and coastlines. Now she's putting environmental justice front and center.

The renovation of the Paradise Inn’s 1920 wing and its Snowbridge, which connects to the main lodge, demonstrates the preservation challenges in this dynamic environment.

Former Gov. Dan Evans is still championing the environment and inspiring some within his party.

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.