Politics Pot increasingly linked to fatal car crashes, state reports by Amelia Havanec / August 19, 2015
Washington way ahead of new federal emissions standards Grand Coulee Dam, a source of hydroelectricity in Washington. by Amelia Havanec / August 13, 2015
Politics South Seattle residents, scientists look for answers on air pollution's health threats Trucks operate at a Port of Seattle facility. Residents would like more steps to ensure diesel-engine pollution is minimized. by Robert McClure & Jenny Cunningham for InvestigateWest / June 13, 2011
Tech Port CEO talked green but balked at changes in law to reduce truck pollution Tay Yoshitani (Port of Seattle) by Robert McClure & Jenny Cunningham for InvestigateWest / June 13, 2011
Environment Trump deals a blow to sage grouse The Trump administration's lifting of restrictions on grazing in sage grouse habitat has excited ranchers and exasperated conservationists. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / March 18, 2019
Environment Northwest wolves could lose federal protection Plans to de-list wolves will create controversy — but Washington wolves might be safe under state protections. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / March 8, 2019
Environment With wolves returning, hunters may have to change how they hunt Researchers find that deer dart in different ways following reintroduction of wolves. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / March 5, 2019
Environment Millions of Americans could be drinking water high in nitrates Drinking water across the U.S. has elevated nitrates for different reasons, from agriculture to fertilizers to sewage treatment plants. by Courtney Flatt NWPB / January 28, 2019