Old power lines plus climate change mean a growing risk of utilities starting fires Texas investigators say the largest wildfire in state history appears to be caused by a power line. Aging utility infrastructure ups the risk of starting wildfires as the climate heats up. Julia Simon
Probe finds that the largest wildfire in Texas history was 'ignited by power lines' The U.S. faces a dangerous combination of aging utility infrastructure and rising wildfire risk because of global warming. Experts say many utilities aren't employing solutions to reduce the threat. Julia Simon
U.S. has warmest winter on record – and no, that's not a good thing From lack of snow to wildfires, a record-warm winter had impacts across the country. Scientists say winters are warming faster than any other season in the U.S. Lauren Sommer
New golden eagle to provide Yakama Nation with sacred ceremonial feathers Golden eagle feathers are sacred in many cultures. The Yakama Nation aviary is now home to a 1-year old golden eagle. That’s a big deal because it’s hard to get those feathers legally from the federally protected birds. Courtney Flatt
Here comes the sun ... at 7 p.m. in Seattle! Daylight saving time strikes again! Seattle and Washington will spring forward on March 10. That means 7 p.m. sunsets are on the horizon! Katie Campbell
Washington holds first carbon auction of 2024, with program's future in doubt A ballot initiative aiming to stop Washington state from charging for carbon pollution is already reshaping the state’s carbon market. John Ryan
An invasive species, on San Juan Island? Officials with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife say that an invasive species was "almost certainly" placed in local waters in violation of state law. Dyer Oxley
A stingray named Charlotte got pregnant — exactly how remains a mystery The world is waiting for a stingray to give birth in the small town of Hendersonville, N.C. That's because it's not clear how she got pregrant, as there's no other stingray in the aquarium. Lydia Wilson
Researchers have found an amphibian that makes milk for its babies The snake-like amphibian is native to Brazil. Researchers say the milk in many ways resembles that produced by mammals. Geoff Brumfiel
