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The spill’s source isn’t yet known, and more buildings are becoming involved downtown

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is one of the government watchdogs monitoring the cleanup of the Hanford nuclear reservation. But recently the…

Whether it’s a drive from Bellingham or a flight from Washington D.C., a long commute to Olympia for Washington state lawmakers is normal. That’s what…

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, a Democrat, and his Republican challenger Bill Bryant sparred in their last scheduled debate in Pasco Wednesday night over…

The Obama administration set carbon dioxide limits for electric power plants Monday. The objective is to combat climate change by clamping down on power…

The Environmental Protection Agency is testing out a new technique for keeping heavily-used river banks from eroding into the water.The EPA wants to see…

Water is a common and often contentious issue in the West. But now, farmers across the country are also riled up because the U.S. Environmental Protection…

The nice weather we've been having means work on the ground is resuming at one of the largest Superfund sites in the nation.The EPA is trying to clear…

The U.S. Department of Energy faces a $115,000 fine for the way a contractor handled asbestos at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation in southeast…

Oregon is accusing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of dragging its feet in coming up with new wood-stove regulations. The state announced a…