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 6 environmental issues to watch in Olympia Here's a rundown of key environmental issues expected to be argued and voted on by the end of the legislative session. by Sally Deneen for InvestigateWest / January 16, 2018
Environment The environmental wins and losses in Olympia this year Even with Democrats in charge of the Legislature, environmentalists struggled on climate, clean water and orca protection. by Sally Deneen InvestigateWest / March 16, 2018
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