The Washington Department of Ecology criticizes a federal report on climate change, highlighting factual inaccuracies and stressing the urgent need to address the issue based on real science.

The article discusses updates on environmental restoration, the role of middle school students in tackling marine debris, OR&R's emergency response to marine incidents, and a ship fire emphasizing the challenges in marine conservation.

Bellevue is implementing LIDAR in its Safer Signals pilot to adjust pedestrian crossing times and exploring speed limit reductions to enhance safety and mobility.

University of Washington students developed a system to improve Snohomish County's ballot collection process, potentially enhancing efficiency and sustainability in elections.

WSU researchers are using trained dogs to detect Little Cherry Disease in trees, an approach that may be quicker and more accurate than standard PCR tests.

A mysterious black ring appeared in the Seattle sky, sparking speculation. It was later identified as smoke from fireworks at a Supercross event at Lumen Field.

Washington State University researchers developed a machine learning tool to predict potential animal hosts for viruses like orthopoxviruses, aiming to prevent pandemics by identifying zoonotic threats.

King County scientists developed a soil mix to combat the harmful effects of the chemical 6PPDQ from tire dust on coho salmon. The soil, effective in lab studies, is being piloted in real-world conditions.

Seattle Children's Research Institute reports a potential cure for Dravet syndrome, a rare epilepsy, using a new gene therapy developed by Dr. Franck Kalume and his team.

Researchers at Washington State University are conducting a six-year study on the benefits of biochar and hemp in agriculture, funded by a $5 million DOE grant, to improve soil health and crop yields.

WSU's College of Veterinary Medicine ranks fourth in research expenditures in the U.S., with over $49 million invested in fiscal year 2024, marking a 16% increase from 2021.

WSU researchers developed a plant-based alternative for chemicals in polyurethane foams, using pine-derived lignin, which shows promise for sustainable production.

The article emphasizes the risks of public Wi-Fi and offers tips like using VPNs and updating software to navigate these dangers, highlighting Cybersecurity Awareness Month.