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Mega-warehouse legal battle continues over traffic, water quality
In South Tacoma, there is about 150 acres of land sitting vacant where dry grasses and trees cover an area that, in part, once served as a rail-yard for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway.
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As the money grows, Washington’s film and TV industry is taking root
Director Dan Merchant signals to actors on set during a “Going Home” scene filmed in Rosalia, Washington. (Credit: D.S. Schaefer / Outlier Imaging) Listen (Runtime 1:02) Read While the writer’s… Continue Reading As the money grows, Washington’s film and TV industry is taking root
Equipos luchan contra el incendio de Eagle Bluff en el condado de Okanogan
n incendio forestal en el condado de Okanogan, cerca de Oroville, en el noreste de Washington, está activo y cubre una amplia zona a través de la frontera entre EE.UU. y Canadá. Los niveles de evacuación se redujeron al nivel 2 en el condado de Okanogan. Continue Reading Equipos luchan contra el incendio de Eagle Bluff en el condado de Okanogan
Teams battle Eagle Bluff Fire in Okanogan County
A wildfire in Okanogan County, near Oroville, in Northeast Washington is active and covers a large area across the U.S/Canadian border. Evacuation levels were reduced to level 2 in Okanogan County. Continue Reading Teams battle Eagle Bluff Fire in Okanogan County
Aviso de bandera roja: ¿Qué significa?
Cuando use su teléfono por la mañana o consulte el tiempo en Internet, es posible que últimamente vea una alerta: “Aviso de Bandera Roja (Temporada de Incendios)”. Continue Reading Aviso de bandera roja: ¿Qué significa?
Comunidades latinas celebran semana de la conservación
Organizaciones ambientales de todo Washington realizaron actividades educativas y al aire libre para celebrar la Semana Latina de la Conservación, que tuvo lugar entre el 15 y el 23 de junio. Continue Reading Comunidades latinas celebran semana de la conservación
Red Flag Warning: What does it mean?
In this Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, photo released by the U.S. Forest Service flames from the Nethker Fire engulf trees at Payette National Forest near McCall, Idaho. The Northwest has… Continue Reading Red Flag Warning: What does it mean?
Three die of listeria in western WA, source of illnesses still unknown
Three of five people hospitalized for listeria infections in Pierce and Thurston counties have died, according to the Washington Department of Health. Continue Reading Three die of listeria in western WA, source of illnesses still unknown
Washington Department of Natural Resources pauses King County timber auction
On Monday, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) decided to pause an auction of 102 acres of public, forested lands to harvest for timber in King County that had been scheduled for Tuesday.
King County council members wrote a letter to Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz and the Board of Natural Resources last week, urging them to defer the auction. Continue Reading Washington Department of Natural Resources pauses King County timber auction
Drought conditions lead to several new, large fires in Washington, Oregon
Prineville Hotshots construct handline along the edge of the Newell Road Fire in south-central Washington. (Credit: Newell Fire Information, Facebook) Read As new, large fires have started in Oregon and… Continue Reading Drought conditions lead to several new, large fires in Washington, Oregon
Groups plan to sue to remove Snake River dams over hot water troubles for salmon
The Ice Harbor Dam on the Snake River. (Courtesy: Bonneville Power Administration) Listen (Runtime 0:45) Read Several conservation and fishing groups say the Snake River dams are making the river… Continue Reading Groups plan to sue to remove Snake River dams over hot water troubles for salmon
Cuadrillas evitan que el incendio de Newell Road alcance granja solar y vertedero
Un incendio en el centro-sur de Washington ha amenazado proyectos de energías renovables, ganado y fauna salvaje, así como un importante vertedero del estado. Continue Reading Cuadrillas evitan que el incendio de Newell Road alcance granja solar y vertedero
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