Environment Within the Salish Sea, Samish divers research kelp forests Western science and traditional knowledge help them monitor seaweed health, vital to their culture and local ecosystems. by Luna Reyna / May 23, 2023 / Updated at 11:05 on May 23
News From WA to Alaska, coastal tribes face displacement with insufficient financial help A new documentary spotlights efforts of the Yup’ik people of Alaska to relocate from their ancestral lands because of sea level rise. by Luna Reyna / April 25, 2022 / Updated at 9:20 a.m. on April 25
Environment The key to living with wildfire smoke? Preparation Some parts of Washington have so far avoided smoky air. But that could change. Here’s what you can do to be ready. by Levi Pulkkinen / July 29, 2021
Politics Washington Legislature charts ‘new beginning’ in climate change fight As the dust settles in Olympia, the state has finally embraced cap and trade, electric cars and environmental justice. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / May 3, 2021 / Updated at 8:30 a.m. on May 4
Politics Inside Washington’s $328M push to prevent disastrous wildfires The state Legislature is considering a massive investment to step up firefighting, improve forests and secure communities near the fire lines. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / April 16, 2021 / Updated at 4:20 a.m. on April 20
Politics Strong environmental justice mandates stripped out of HEAL Act The environmental proposal in the state Legislature was designed to protect communities of color, but will it make a difference? by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / April 2, 2021
Politics Clean fuel legislation could be blocked again by one WA Democrat For a third time, lawmakers in Olympia hope to spur more biofuel and electric cars with new restrictions on greenhouse gases. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / March 19, 2021
Environment Washington climate activists disagree about how to cut carbon A landmark bill in the state Legislature has split environmentalists, with some questioning whether it will reduce pollution in communities hardest hit by it. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / March 12, 2021 / Updated Friday, March 12 at 4:40 p.m.
Politics WA lawmakers look to fix climate while solving the housing crisis Efforts to expand the state’s green building rules would, among other things, phase out gas heat and appliances in most homes and businesses. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / February 19, 2021 / Updated at 8:30 a.m., Feb. 21
Politics To build up urban forests, WA cities could get help from the state A bill sponsored by a forestry veteran would pay for guidance, grant money and other resources to help cities interested in improving urban forests. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / January 26, 2021
