The rootstock of a coffee plant can live for 20 to 30 years. In that time, a generation, it will have good years and bad ...

We are starting two rulemakings to update Washington’s water quality standards to help address freshwater nutrient pollution and the harmful, toxic algal blooms that can result from it.

In early October, a lawsuit was filed in Thurston County Superior Court by a pair of state lawmakers and a public policy ...

Two new studies suggest that the semi-aquatic rodents provide food and habitat for bats and pollinator insects within their ...

Why are some people naturally curious while others avoid the unknown? A new study suggests it’s not just personality—it’s ecology.

Additional monitoring for “forever chemicals” which have been found in the upper Yakima Valley and for tire additives causing ...

Recent public comments from various industry and local government organizations to the Department of Ecology on a new program ...

The event will include a special visit from Santa, who will be dropping in by helicopter, as well as music, hot chocolate and ...

Ecology Department just sent out this early alert: Starting Jan. 1, 2026, a scheduled 4-cent increase in the price for plastic film carryout bags at Washington restaurants and retailers will raise ...

Beginning on Jan. 1, 2026, an additional four-cent charge will be added to each plastic bag sold by retailers and restaurants ...