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The tale of Black birders and ruffled feathers on Facebook

As protests for racial justice continue, some birding communities on Facebook are finding themselves under pressure to give space to more diverse voices.

Sen. Cantwell explains why a newly-passed conservation bill is so important

The US Senate has passed a historic conservation bill with bipartisan support. Washington Senator Maria Cantwell discusses.

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The Wild: The Wolf Ranger

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All-electric commuter plane begins flight testing in Moses Lake

A Cessna commuter plane retrofitted in Washington state has taken the crown of biggest all-electric airplane now flying. Redmond, Washington-based...

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How to bring back a forest, and a Scotland of the past, one tree at a time

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At age 6, he and his classmates fled Mount St. Helens. 40 years later, this reporter recalls that day

Olympia Correspondent Austin Jenkins was a first grader on a school camping trip near Mount St. Helens when the volcano erupted on May 18, 1980. Austin recently unearthed his scrapbook from that time and interviewed several others who were on that memorable trip. On this 40th anniversary of the eruption, Austin recounts their harrowing escape.

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Pandemic gives Pacific Northwest whales a respite from din of underwater noise

American and Canadian marine scientists -- and one talented dog -- are seizing an unexpected opportunity presented by the coronavirus pandemic. They are...

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How to spot an owl in Washington (it's easier than you think)

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Earth Day 2020 moves to home and online, for now

The coronavirus pandemic derailed ambitious plans for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22. But organizers still hope to observe the day, and keep building their movement.