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Environment

Washington gray wolves will maintain endangered status; restrictions on killing them remain

Conservationists argue the population hasn't recovered
July 19, 2024 4:38 p.m.
Environment

Why Washington’s wolf count is under scrutiny

Ahead of a vote on lowering the animals’ “endangered” status, wildlife advocates question whether the figures are inflated
July 13, 2024 3:06 p.m.
Commercial finfish net pen aquaculture on state-owned lands and waters.
Environment

Fish farm company backs down from effort to restore canceled net pen leases

Cooke Aquaculture known for escape of 300K Atlantic salmon in 2017
March 15, 2024 6:36 p.m.
A happy wolf peeks over a wooden post.
Environment

Inslee orders state to rework wolf-killing policy in livestock conflicts

Conservation groups consider impending reforms to wolf management policies a victory
Jan. 12, 2024 8:07 p.m.
Rep. Debra Lekanoff of Anacortes has made combatting the opioid epidemic her top priority in the 2024 legislative sesion.
Government

Fentanyl, housing, public safety top priorities for Washington Legislature

Majority Democrats will dictate the 2024 agenda in Olympia
Jan. 4, 2024 5:00 a.m.
A wolverine navigating through the snow surrounded by trees covered in snow.
Environment

Washington wolverines up for protected status change amid climate threats

Department of Fish and Wildlife seek information from public on 4 species
Jan. 3, 2024 11:49 a.m.
An aerial view of BP Cherry Point Refinery with smoke fumes coming out.
Environment

Petitions filed for initiative to erase Washington’s ambitious climate law

Backers say they turned in nearly 420K signatures
Nov. 22, 2023 11:03 a.m.
Two bears grazing on the grasslands next to each other look over to the camera in curiousity.
Environment

Support is split on plan to repopulate grizzly bears in North Cascades

Public commentary period ends Monday, Nov. 13
Nov. 6, 2023 5:00 a.m.
Hilary Franz is the Commissioner of Public Lands for Washington smiles for the camera while leaning onto a wooden counter with vintage photos hanging behind her.
Environment

DNR leadership preps for worsening wildfires in Washington

Hilary Franz talks environmental challenges in visit to Whatcom, Skagit counties
July 19, 2023 2:30 p.m.
A river running through Whatcom County.
Government

Legislature unanimously passes Nooksack adjudication bill

Environmental bills see success in state Legislature
May 2, 2023 5:00 a.m.
Trout swim in the fish hatchery at Whatcom Falls as water is sprayed from above.
Environment

Washington mulls future of salmon hatcheries

Possible plans weigh conservation, economy, treaty rights
April 11, 2023 5:00 a.m.
A basket full of lures and other finds is examined during an underwater scuba maintenance.
Environment

Divers brave briny Edmonds entanglements to collect marine debris

Six milk crates full of debris hauled out
April 4, 2023 5:00 a.m.

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