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Washington expands drought declaration to include central Cascades, Puget Sound area
The Washington Department of Ecology (WDOE) is expanding its drought emergency to include some of Western Washington's most ...
Yakima Herald2d
Which counties in WA are growing the most? Here’s what new Census data says
New data from the Census Bureau shows that there has been growth in nearly every county. Only two counties had a decrease in residents, Island County (381 fewer residents) and Walla Walla County (519 ...
One of the most polluted waterways in the US is in WA. Here's where
Bacteria-ridden beaches failed to meet state health standards for recreational waters last year, according Surfrider ...
KUOW2d
On a wing and a prairie: Puget Sound butterfly avoids extinction with human help
They're surprisingly fuzzy. Each wing looks like a mini-masterpiece of stained-glass art, in orange, black, and white.
Southeast Express3d
Washington’s Ancient Prairie Domes Have Stumped Geologists Since the 1900s
Scattered across Washington’s prairies sit thousands of grass-covered bumps that have puzzled scientists for decades. These ...
Spring snow removal underway at popular Whatcom County hiking spot
Artist Point is a popular area for hikers. It boasts 360-degree views of Mount Shuksan and Mount Baker, and has access to a ...
Morning earthquake hits Western Washington, seismologists say. Did you feel it?
"Wherever you are, drop down to your hands and knees and hold onto something sturdy," officials say. "If you're using a ...