WA’s recycling system could be close to a major overhaul
A new recycling law has long been on the wish list of environmental advocates and would standardize the state’s recycling system.
Amanda Zhou
Amanda Zhou covers climate change and the environment for The Seattle Times.
Coast Guard, WA Ecology Department investigate spill in Seattle’s Salmon Bay
The diesel spill near the Ballard Locks did not appear to be ongoing Thursday afternoon, a Coast Guard spokesperson said.
'Mic-drop moment' in scientists' push to save salmon from urban killer VIEW
The scientific discovery is gratifying for those who have watched in agony as coho salmon have died in urban streams for decades.
Why King County is planting trees that thrive elsewhere
Can trees from warmer places withstand Western Washington's sogginess? Forestry workers are starting a trial to find out.
WA ranchers turn to new crop: Solar power VIEW
The Robert family ranch has for over 100 years raised livestock and grown hay and wheat. Now a new crop is taking centerstage.
False spring has sprung. Enjoy it while you can.
Seattle has been hit with some springlike weather the last few days and it will continue at least through Saturday, a meteorologist said. Here's the...
How to pack a ‘go bag’ for earthquakes, other disasters in WA
With natural disasters like earthquakes by no means going away, experts recommend packing a "go bag" of emergency supplies to ease the stress during evacuations.
Driver was speeding and drinking in crash that killed Seattle filmmaker, prosecutors say
A King County sheriff's deputy had attempted to pull over the speeding vehicle, which was going close to 100 mph before hitting a vehicle carrying...
2 cats infected with bird flu in WA after eating raw pet food
The two indoor cats with confirmed cases of avian flu are in Snohomish and King counties. One has been euthanized due to the severity of...
Ceiling collapses during movie showing at Wenatchee theater
Two moviegoers got an interactive experience Tuesday when the ceiling partially collapsed during a movie. Neither was injured, according to fire officials.