Coast Guard says a ship's anchor dragged California oil pipeline that later leaked Investigators believe a 1,200-foot cargo ship dragging anchor in rough seas caught an underwater oil pipeline and pulled it across the seafloor, months before a leak from the line. The Associated Press
To improve wildfire resistance, researchers look to beavers Last year Colorado saw the two largest wildfires in it's history, destroying hundreds of homes and 600 square miles of forest. Largely unbothered, though, are beavers, whose wet habitats offer refuge. Alex Hager
Heat-loving bacteria kill thousands of Washington salmon An estimated 2,500 Chinook salmon died before they could reach their spawning grounds in Whatcom County in September. John Ryan
A slow moving landslide and a quick arriving mayoral election, this week Bill Radke reviews the week's news with Crosscut Eastern Washington reporter Mai Hoang, The Stranger editor Chase Burns, and political analyst and contributing columnist Joni Balter. Alec Cowan
La Niña is coming. Here's what that means for winter weather in the U.S. The climate pattern known as La Niña generally brings winters that are drier and warmer than usual across the southern U.S., and cooler and wetter in the northern part of the country. Rachel Treisman
Researchers are asking for volunteer 'walrus detectives' to spot walruses from space Conservationists are trying to track walrus populations amid climate change but they can't do it alone. Sharon Pruitt-Young
Salmon spawning above Grand Coulee Dam a 'hopeful' sight Salmon are now spawning in waters blocked by Grand Coulee Dam. It's the start of a larger effort to reintroduce salmon into the blocked area. Courtney Flatt
Immerse yourself in nature with these 2021 Wildlife Photographer of the Year images The top two winners of the 2021 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition were selected from more than 50,000 entries worldwide. They are a biologist from France and a 10 year old from India. Rachel Treisman
Northern lights make appearance over Washington Northwest astronomy fans got a treat Monday night as clear skies provided an excellent view of the northern lights over Washington state. Deborah Wang
Prince Charles' Aston Martin runs on a unique power source In 2008, Prince Charles asked engineers to convert his Aston Martin to run on something more environmentally friendly. They came up with a way to power a car that's fit for royalty: wine and cheese.