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Photos: Along 'Red Road to D.C.,' Lummi Nation carvers call for the protection of sacred lands

The House of Tears Carvers of the Lummi Nation have carved a 24-foot totem pole that will travel from Washington state to Washington D.C. this summer.
- Chloe Collyer
May 25th | Pandemic-era chicken raising: what is it and should you do it?

Experiencing homelessness during the pandemic. Meet two Seattle mayoral candidates. Also, the pros and cons of urban chicken-keeping.
- Bill Radke
Cryptocurrency Has Raised Environmental Concerns — Local Governments Are Stepping In

Even before Elon Musk got woke to how much dirty power Bitcoin consumes, local governments were moving to regulate crypto miners. Public pushback will be likely as crypto is branded carbon-intensive.
- Megan Myscofski
When The Brood X Cicadas Descend In Masses, So Do Bug Scientists

When a critter spends 17 years underground, it's not easy to study. So as Brood X cicadas break out, they're followed closely by researchers who must cram a lot of work in about six weeks.
- Nell Greenfieldboyce
Biden Administration Strikes A Deal To Bring Offshore Wind To California

For years, the Navy has objected to offshore wind farms on the California coast. The Biden administration announced a deal for new projects, crucial to achieving its climate change policy.
- Lauren Sommer
As More Birds Fly Into Buildings, Scientists Study How To Limit Collision Deaths

Across the United States, the number of birds killed from flying into buildings is rising. Now researchers are studying what people can do to try to limit bird deaths, particularly during migrations.
- Seth Bodine
Amateur Mushroom Photographer Makes A Big Discovery

A mushroom thought extinct in the US for 100 years has been rediscovered. It's an example of the remarkable synergy between amateur and professional fungus aficionados.
- Richard Harris
Tribal leaders call Inslee 'a snake' after he vetoes climate law's tribal consent measure

Tribal leaders are saying Washington Gov. Jay Inslee used and betrayed them after he vetoed a provision requiring tribal consent for some environmental projects.
- John Ryan
New Idaho Law Calls For Killing 90% of State's Wolves

Twenty-five years after wolves were reintroduced to Idaho, state lawmakers want most of the animals killed, despite different advice from wildlife managers.
- Troy Oppie
How car-centric Bellevue is embracing a more pedestrian-friendly future

Bellevue is a city built around cars. But the next chapter in Bellevue’s growth could look very different. During the pandemic, plans have advanced to reorganize Bellevue’s downtown around a pedestrian and bike-friendly route from the shores of Lake Washington – to light rail stations and beyond. That plan is called “The Grand Connection.”
- Joshua McNichols

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