For the first time in generations, the Snoqualmie Tribe has land The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe has purchased thousands of acres of ancestral forestlands in east King County, land that holds special meaning to the people who have been without a reservation for generations. Diana Opong
Why the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe seeks regulation of popular falls airspace The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe wants air tourism to stay away from the sacred site, a 268-foot waterfall, and has asked the federal government to step in. Diana Opong
New hope for a rare plant at Hanford Reach A rare plant in Washington only grows in one place in the world: At the Hanford Reach National Monument. Researchers hope to grow more Umtanum desert buckwheat at the Cowiche Canyon Conservancy near Yakima. Courtney Flatt
Pilot project aims to clean up some Central Washington soil contamination A new project will help protect some Washington home builders from historic pesticides. Courtney Flatt
Two Washington bills, two different approaches to renewable energy projects Two bills with opposite approaches in the Washington Legislature hope to change how some renewable energy projects get approved. Courtney Flatt
Tribes want consultation in renewable energy projects While the state legislature is considering H.B. 1812, several tribal representatives said they believe the bill still has a few kinks. Courtney Flatt
Washington loves its public lands — perhaps a little too much There are 19.8 million acres of public land here in Washington. That's larger than nearly 10 U.S. states. How did we end up with so much public land? Libby Denkmann
Washington commission to reconsider 2022 spring bear hunt A controversial spring bear hunt in Washington may reopen. Courtney Flatt
A teen's solo transatlantic flight calls attention to wasteful 'ghost flights' Kai Forsyth relished being the only passenger on a flight from London to Orlando. But his solo trip highlights the wastefulness of near-empty flights that environmentalists are trying to ban. Vanessa Romo
Firefighters hope Washington bill will help remove toxic chemicals from protective gear Firefighters say toxic chemicals in their protective equipment are a big concern and need to be replaced with safer alternatives. Courtney Flatt
