Wildfire smoke is now the primary pollutant affecting pregnancy, study shows A new study examining pollution levels across a 16-year span found that while general pollution levels from sources such as cars and industry have significantly… 3 MIN READ
Penalties loom for Washington if state doesn’t improve food stamp error rates Under Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill,” the state could face over $90 million in added costs if it can’t curb overpayments and underpayments. 4 MIN READ
700 pounds of fireworks at center of Whidbey Island fire investigation Multiple reports indicate that a cigarette may have been a catalyst in the fire and explosion. 4 MIN READ
Gov. rebuffs GOP lawmaker’s call to pause WA climate law Gov. Bob Ferguson is rejecting a lead Republican’s proposal to temporarily suspend Washington’s cap-and-trade program to decrease prices at the pump. 3 MIN READ
WA Fish and Wildlife authorizes killing of wolf Washington will permit the killing of a single gray wolf in the state’s northeastern corner following three suspected attacks on livestock. 4 MIN READ