The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is using drones in Clallam and Thurston counties to monitor prairie habitats and collect ecological data for conservation efforts.

Ballard Avenue Landmark District in Seattle is holding board elections, with community members voting by mail for positions to preserve the neighborhood's historic charm.

Bellevue is seeking public feedback for its 20-year watershed management plan to sustain local waterways. The plan aims to protect ecosystems and enhance stream health. Input can be provided online until July 31.

Seattle is set for a week of cloudy weather with scattered showers, and temperatures around the high 50s, with a slight chance of improved conditions by the end of the week.

Governor Jay Inslee urges regulators to reevaluate a proposal for the Horse Heaven Wind Farm Project in Central Washington to maximize its green energy potential.

High school students showcased their solutions to public health issues in the third annual Washington Tracking Network Youth Science Contest, with winners across three categories for their insightful analyses and data-based research.

Seattle Center is set to offer a range of free summer events, including PrideFest, Bite of Seattle, outdoor movies, BLASTFEST, Bumbershoot, and fitness classes.

Washington State's Attorney General is suing to break up the Live Nation and Ticketmaster merger, citing antitrust violations and seeking to end what he claims is a monopoly over live event tickets.

Washington state has approved the retention of adipose fin-clipped Chinook salmon in the Cowlitz River from May 25 to July 31, 2024, with a daily limit of six fish per angler.

Seattle's search for a homelessness czar is stalled as two leading candidates withdrew, prompting calls for a search process pause due to confidentiality breaches and internal issues.

Tracy Coiteux is convicted of conspiracy and Clean Air Act violations for tampering with truck emissions systems at her business, with sentencing set for August 2024.

The National Weather Service forecasts showers and cloudy skies for Seattle, with mild temperatures and light winds over the coming days, including a chance of evening rain.

Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers has announced $350,000 in grants for 50 small businesses affected by the pandemic, to aid economic recovery and encourage innovation.