Demolition of Hanford nuclear-weapons plant may resume in September
Hanford is the nation's most polluted nuclear weapons production complex. The complicated cleanup costs the federal treasury around $2 billion a year.
Talks to revise Columbia River Treaty between U.S., Canada to begin Tuesday VIEW
Northwest politicians have been pushing for years to renegotiate the Columbia River Treaty between the two countries. "These vital negotiations have been long overdue," said...
Washington state apple, cherry industries wary of trade war
China is the top export market for Washington cherries, buying 2.9 million cases worth $127 million each year. China also bought about $50 million worth...
State’s wolf-population growth slows, worrying advocates
Western Washington wolf populations are growing at a dramatically slower rate this past year, prompting some environmental groups to urge the state to stop killing...