‘Sinful’ scientist Jane Goodall isn’t ruling out Sasquatch Dr. Jane Goodall is a giant in her field. But in person she’s a slight woman with a quiet voice and a commanding presence. She’s also full of surprises.... Kate OConnell
It's not your imagination: Regional trails really are packed Our region is growing, and so is the use of hiking trails. If you’ve been to Rattlesnake Ledge near North Bend, then you already know that. Carolyn Adolph
EPA ignoring 34 of the most toxic messes in the Northwest Dozens of the worst hazardous-waste sites in the Northwest are not being cleaned up, for lack of personnel to do the job, according to a report from the... John Ryan
Hey, when is the Pacific Northwest getting our earthquake warning system? Seconds before last week's 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Mexico City, people got an alert that the ground was about to start shaking. The Sistema de... Bill Radke
200 Seattle businesses say goodbye to plastic drinking straws Two hundred or so businesses in Seattle are doing away with plastic drinking straws this month. It’s an environmental initiative deemed “Strawless in... Paige Browning
Sally Jewell does not mess around when it comes to the environment, or Trump Chances are you’ve heard the name Sally Jewell in engineering, business, recreational, environmental or political news. Her career has touched on all of... John O'Brien
Pro tip: Don’t go out when it’s raining ash With smoke from wildfires filling Seattle’s skies, Dr. Jeff Duchin has some advice for people with respiratory conditions, pregnant women, diabetics,... Emily Fox
Wildfire threatens two historic towns in Washington state Updated 6:45 p.m., 9/4/2017: A wildfire burning east of Seattle is threatening two historic mining towns. On Saturday, Gov. Jay Inslee declared a... Gil Aegerter
We should just call them Washington's 'under-performing beetles' KUOW listener Tom Miller relocated to Seattle from Minnesota, looked around and wondered, “Where are all the mosquitos and fireflies? We brought... Bill Radke
Green Lake's illegal skate bowl will cost Seattle $33,000 Crews with Seattle Parks and Recreation are dismantling an unauthorized skate park on Duck Island in Green Lake this week. The large concrete bowl was... Jamala Henderson
