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Kicking Gas is back, with information session Jan. 17

Do you qualify for a heat-pump or induction-stove subsidy? Find out during a free online Kicking Gas information session from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17. You can register here. With grants...

Washington state pumps more tax dollars toward green jet fuel

A who’s who from Washington state business and Democratic politics on Thursday extolled the virtues of alternative jet fuel and said the state would strive to become the nation’s...

$126M incentive program for zero-emission trucks nears launch in WA

Washington is close to opening a new incentive program for commercial fleet operators to transition trucks and other vehicles to models that run on electric or hydrogen power. Industry groups...

Snohomish County Climate Action Advisory Committee seeking new members

Snohomish County's Office of Energy and Sustainability seeks community members to serve on the Climate Action Advisory Committee. Launched in 2019, the committee is intended to provide input on...

Nuclear power ventures heat up around Washington state

Washington spent much of the 1970s trying to become a center for nuclear power, with plans for five huge fission reactors at Richland and Satsop. Then came cost overruns, construction...

In North Cascades, Holden Village flooding forces evacuation of staff, cancels winter season

This article was first published by FāVS News. For generations of Lutherans, Holden Village has been a place of spiritual renewal deep in the North Cascades — what one longtime volunteer calls “one...

Regulatory deadline approaches for Washington salons and retailers

The end of 2025 marks another milestone for Washington’s Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (TFCA), which took effect Jan. 1, 2025, the state Department of Ecology says. The law restricts many toxic...

Reminder: City of Lynnwood sponsoring Styrofoam, e-waste recycling event Jan. 3

The City of Lynnwood is sponsoring an e-waste and Styrofoam collection event from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 3 at the City's operations and maintenance center, 20525 60th Ave. W.,...

Alternative ship fuels make waves in Pacific Northwest ports

This article was first published by Salish Current. From his getaway cabin on San Juan Island, Fred Felleman has a clear view of the international shipping lanes of Haro Strait. The...

Reminder: Local artists invited to enter Puget Sound Bird Fest poster art contest

Puget Sound-area artists are invited to showcase their creativity and love of local bird life by entering the 2026 Puget Sound Bird Fest poster art contest. The winning design...

Feds order WA power plant to keep burning coal, setting up clash with state

The Trump administration has ordered Washington’s last coal-fired power station to continue burning coal, just weeks before it was scheduled to shut down and convert to natural gas fuel. This...

City seeks volunteers to restore Scriber Lake Park Dec. 20

Volunteers of all abilities are invited to help with Scriber Lake Park cleanup from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 20. at 5601 198th St. S.E. These events are held...

Washington’s last coal power plant will transition to natural gas

TransAlta Corporation has signed an agreement with Puget Sound Energy to switch the last coal-fired power station in Washington state to natural gas. The deal, which TransAlta announced Tuesday, comes...

Ecology updating WA permit process for bridge, ferry terminal maintenance

The Washington State Department of Ecology has a permitting process to help ensure the wastewater that comes from regular maintenance, cleaning, washing and painting of bridges and ferry terminals...

‘Environmental Resilience’ topic of Economic Alliance virtual Coffee Chat Dec. 9

For its Tuesday, Dec. 9 virtual Coffee Chat, the Economic Alliance Snohomish County will present a panel discussion on "Environmental Resilience: Protecting Washington's Growing Future." As Snohomish County and the...

Holiday Trees for Salmon event at NW Stream Center Dec. 6-7

The Adopt A Stream Foundation is kicking off the season with its annual Holidays Trees for Salmon event from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday Dec. 6 and Sunday Dec. 7...

Bring your own: Fee increase on store-bought bags in WA state effective Jan. 1

Starting Jan. 1, 2026, it will be more expensive to buy a plastic film carryout bag at Washington restaurants and retailers. The Washington State Department of Ecology reminds consumers...

Kicking Gas offering Dec. 3 info session on heat pumps

The Kicking Gas campaign is back in Snohomish County thanks to newly secured grant funding and will host its first online information session on transitioning to electric heating in...

Environmental Series ‘Restoring Sunflower Sea Stars’ at Edmonds Waterfront Center Nov. 20

"Restoring Sunflower Sea Stars: Reviving a Keystone of the Kelp Forest" is the topic of the latest presentation in the Edmonds Environmental Speaker Series hosted by Annie Crawley Thursday,...

Ecology taking an early look at geothermal energy in Washington

To support Washington’s transition to generating power and electricity using renewable energy sources, the State Department of Ecology is leading a new collaborative process to identify potential risks and...