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To safely fly when it’s cold out, special fluid has to be sprayed on planes. And it creates a lot of waste. So Tri-Cities airport leaders have turned to … worms.
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A common type of pesticide can harm fish for generations after just days of exposure. That's according to a new study. And researchers say It could also be a problem for people.
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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.
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After decades of fighting to protect salmon and steelhead, Northwest tribal leaders signed a historic agreement with state and federal officials – the Columbia Basin Restoration Initiative.
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A new study has found – when it comes to climate change – Washington’s Tri-Cities is facing the opposite situation as many large cities.
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Car exhaust at night is drowning out flower scents – a big problem for little insects. That’s according to a new study from the University of Washington.
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A controversial energy project in south central Washington is one step closer to breaking ground. A federal commission released its final environmental review for the Goldendale Pumped Storage Energy Project – to the consternation of several tribes and environmental groups.
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Bighorn sheep in Hells Canyon are turning up sick with pneumonia after more than five years without an outbreak of the potentially fatal disease. In an unfortunate turn, biologists said, the highly contagious illness could have spread because the herd was doing so well.
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A controversial wind farm that was set to be the largest in Washington has been slashed nearly in half. The project developer said the new restrictions could be bad for renewable energy development around the state.
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From couches to cars to hazardous waste, there’s been an uptick in dumping trash on Washington roadsides and in forests. That waste adds up, and so does the cost to clean it up. It’s a problem state lawmakers hope to solve.
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Many ranchers say it’s time to find creative ways to deal with wolf attacks on livestock. That’s what a new bill in the Washington state Senate hopes to do – to the frustration of some wildlife rights groups.