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Bark beetles, ‘murder hornets,’ and other pests affecting Washington state
State and local agencies monitor outbreaks of certain insects, recommend prevention steps, and remove infested trees or pests ...
San Diego State offers Washington state edge rusher
Three-star class of 2026 edge rusher Robby Lavata’i from Curtis Senior High in University Place, Wash., has received an offer ...
Flying boats make for a rare sight as Washington clears an island of derelict vessels by helicopter
The Washington Department of Natural Resources has been using one of its firefighting helicopters to haul abandoned boats off ...
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Washington’s drought emergency reaches western WA, Puget Sound
On Thursday, the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) expanded its drought emergency declaration for 19 watersheds ...
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On a wing and a prairie: Puget Sound butterfly avoids extinction with human help
They're surprisingly fuzzy. Each wing looks like a mini-masterpiece of stained-glass art, in orange, black, and white.
Ecology expands Washington state’s drought emergency
On Thursday, the Washington State Department of Ecology expanded its drought emergency to include watersheds in Snohomish, ...
Drought emergency hits Pierce County, much of Western Washington
The Washington State Department of Ecology declared a large portion of Pierce County under drought emergency at a press conference Thursday, although Tacoma was spared.
WA trade groups seek federal intervention to block state gas ban
Eight Washington state trade organizations, led by the Building Industry Association of Washington, are hoping their recent ...
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Sen. Cantwell says weather service cuts could rain trouble on Washington state
The federal government plays a major role in predicting weather and fighting wildfires. Experts say the Trump ...