Oregon, Washington see drastic drought improvement, but more rain, snow
https://www.koin.com/weather/oregon-washington-drought-status-january-2025/
How does Washington's snowpack compare to last year?
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/washington-snowpack-update-ski-forecast-mlk-weekend/281-31c7ed18-855b-44cf-b02f-deff610c4ee0
WA Republicans, Democrats agree: Don't touch firefighting spending in budget crisis
https://komonews.com/news/local/washington-firefighting-spending-budget-crisis-democrats-republicans-lawmakers-legislature-fire-wildfire-olympia-money-cuts-funding-gov-bob-ferguson#
A look at the Washington Legislature’s 2025 environmental agenda
https://www.cascadepbs.org/politics/2025/01/look-washington-legislatures-2025-environmental-agenda
6 Washington counties suffered an estimated $34 million in damage during bomb cyclone
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/bomb-cyclone-gov-inslee-request-disaster-declaration/281-afc57c72-db02-4e60-ad14-08de4c5d1770
How do the Los Angeles fires compare to the Great Seattle Fire?
We mapped it out
https://www.kuow.org/stories/how-do-the-los-angeles-fires-compare-to-the-great-seattle-fire-we-mapped-it-out
Disaster aid for Los Angeles could soon be on the way from King County
https://www.kuow.org/stories/disaster-aid-for-los-angeles-could-soon-be-on-the-way-from-king-county
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WA is ‘a light to the world’ Gov. Inslee tells lawmakers in his final State of the State address - VIDEO
https://www.theolympian.com/news/politics-government/article298479453.html
Jay Inslee reflects on 12 years as Washington governor
https://www.cascadepbs.org/politics/2025/01/jay-inslee-reflects-12-years-washington-governor
Gov. Inslee sends WA resources to help fight California wildfires
https://www.kxly.com/news/gov-inslee-sends-wa-resources-to-help-fight-california-wildfires/article_79782994-ce40-11ef-9c3c-3fa62e9e5004.html
Inslee requests federal aid for public infrastructure damaged by bomb cyclone
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/briefs/inslee-requests-federal-aid-for-public-infrastructure-damaged-by-bomb-cyclone/
Washington to send 150 fire personnel to assist LA fires
https://lynnwoodtimes.com/2025/01/08/la-fires/ Washington homeowners worry about potential insurance coverage gaps amid LA wildfires
Washington officials urge wildfire preparedness amid California crisis
https://komonews.com/news/local/washington-officials-urge-wildfire-preparedness-amid-california-crisis-palisades-fire-los-angeles-prep-danger-threat-winter-season-residents-proactive-steps-call-to-action-hilary-franz
Washington homeowners worry about potential insurance coverage gaps amid LA wildfires
https://komonews.com/news/local/wildfire-insurance-mayor-henry-sladek-bolt-creek-fire-2022-highway-2-los-angeles-palisades-fire-washington-state-dry-summers-governor-jay-inslee-climate-law
‘Big step.’ Gov. Inslee approves largest solar project to date in Washington state
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/article298339918.html
Western Washington is having a dry (weather) January, and a cold one
https://www.kuow.org/stories/western-washington-is-having-a-dry-weather-january-and-a-cold-one
La Niña has officially arrived. Here's what that means for western Washington
https://komonews.com/news/local/la-nina-winter-washington-forecast-mountain-snow-rain-wet-conditions-puget-sound-pacific-ocean-pnw-noaa#
Washington State Recovery Funds Open for November's Bomb Cyclone Victims
https://www.bigcountrynewsconnection.com/local/washington-state-recovery-funds-open-for-novembers-bomb-cyclone-victims/article_3fb667b8-cdd5-11ef-8674-f77e7bb3ba4a.html
Seattle Humane is taking in pets from California. Here's how you can help
https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-humane-is-taking-in-pets-from-california-here-s-how-you-can-help
How 7,000 Years of Epic Floods Changed the World - VIDEO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWZgfPGtQEs
How To Be Happy In A Genocidal Dystopia On A Dying World
https://caitlinjohnstone.com.au/2025/01/14/how-to-be-happy-in-a-genocidal-dystopia-on-a-dying-world/
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Why Jay Inslee isn’t worried about Trump
https://www.eenews.net/articles/why-jay-inslee-isnt-worried-about-trump/
Inslee declares state of emergency after deadly bomb cyclone devastates Washington
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/inslee-signs-proclamation-1-million-relief-funding-for-bomb-cyclone-victims-washington/281-d59986d7-51ba-43d7-83b7-9f2f5b33a29a
Inslee order opens state recovery funds for bomb-cyclone victims
https://governor.wa.gov/news/2025/inslee-order-opens-state-recovery-funds-bomb-cyclone-victims
State recovery funds available for WA bomb cyclone victims
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/briefs/state-recovery-funds-available-for-wa-bomb-cyclone-victims/
New online dashboard tracks weather-related health incidents in Washington state
https://www.kuow.org/stories/new-dashboard-shows-weather-related-health-incidents-washington-state
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From record heat to a deadly bomb cyclone: A look back at 2024 weather events
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/weather-blog/2024-washington-weather-recap/281-d53fee85-d902-4490-aa6c-bf0176a9cd8b
Homeowners affected by bomb cyclone may be eligible for low-interest loans
https://komonews.com/news/local/homeowners-businesses-affected-by-bomb-cyclone-may-be-eligible-for-low-interest-loans-private-nonprofits-king-chelan-kitsap-kittitas-pierce-snohomish-yakima-counties#
SBA declaration brings relief to bomb-cyclone-hit Washington counties
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/sba-disaster-loans-washington-state-bomb-cyclone-recovery/281-232fd54a-85b1-454f-b391-af1b8bb173a2
Climate change is helping invasive species take root in Washington
https://www.cascadepbs.org/environment/2025/01/climate-change-helping-invasive-species-take-root-washington
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Gov. Inslee issues executive order to restore salmon runs
https://environmentamerica.org/oregon/center/updates/gov-inslee-issues-executive-order-to-restore-salmon-runs/
Why KING 5 meteorologists did not call Monday night's storm a bomb cyclone
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/weather-blog/monday-evening-storm-not-bomb-cyclone-king-5-meteorologist-explains/281-5603f2af-d23f-4f71-b4cc-75010a3beaac
Workers Seek Shelter As Hanford Nuclear Complex Issues Leak Alert
https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Workers-Seek-Shelter-As-Hanford-Nuclear-Complex-Issues-Leak-Alert.html
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Mirrormont residents struggle with cleanup costs a month after bomb cyclone devastation
https://komonews.com/news/local/king-county-mirrormont-neighborhood-bomb-cyclone-damage-western-washington-state-infinity-tree-services-llc-insurance-claims-financial#
Solid Waste Division bulletins
https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling-compost/solid-waste-facilities/bulletins
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King County EMERGENCY NEWS
https://kcemergency.com/
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After 12 years as Washington governor, Jay Inslee is looking for his next adventure
https://www.king5.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/new-day-northwest/washington-governor-jay-inslee-interview/281-fac30423-23b2-4cd0-ab00-81ba4d5a1baa
Washington state emerging as a national leader in climate battle
https://ictnews.org/news/washington-state-emerging-as-a-national-leader-in-climate-battle
Voters upheld Washington's major climate law. Advocates hope it'll be a blueprint for other states
https://www.knkx.org/environment/2024-12-09/washington-major-climate-law-carbon-emissions-blueprint-city-state-trump-climate-policy-action-resilience-energy-pollution
Gov. Inslee seeks more time from FEMA to assess WA bomb cyclone damage
https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/inslee-fema-extension-bomb-cyclone
Update on storm response – damage assessments will determine whether federal aid is an option
https://governor.wa.gov/news/2024/update-storm-response-damage-assessments-will-determine-whether-federal-aid-option
New firefighting hangar at Spokane International Airport touted as investment in ‘the future of wildfire response for our state’
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2024/dec/12/new-firefighting-hangar-at-spokane-international-a/
ICYMI: EPA approves California's request regarding efficiency standards
https://governor.wa.gov/news/2024/icymi-epa-approves-californias-request-regarding-efficiency-standards
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WA carbon auction hits high for 2024
https://www.cascadepbs.org/briefs/2024/12/wa-carbon-auction-hits-high-2024
Young WA councilmembers provide a ‘generational voice’ in politics
https://www.cascadepbs.org/politics/2024/12/young-wa-councilmembers-provide-generational-voice-politics
Will King County's relief for windstorm victims be enough for low-income residents?
https://www.kuow.org/stories/will-king-county-windstorm-relief-be-enough-for-low-income-residents
Family member of homeless woman killed in bomb cyclone speaks out
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/severe-weather/family-member-homeless-mentally-ill-woman-killed-bomb-cyclone-speaks-out/281-28c4d0c6-26a8-40d5-bfa8-931f5c8df730
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Nez Perce Tribe commends Governor Inslee for his leadership in Washington
https://www.bigcountrynewsconnection.com/idaho/nez-perce-tribe-commends-governor-inslee-for-his-leadership-in-washington/article_bc4b10d2-b34d-11ef-9c8d-83b3719f9c78.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Washington state bolsters support for salmon recovery in Columbia Basin
https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5024288-washington-inslee-salmon-restoration/
Washington carbon auctions resume after surviving election challenge
https://www.kuow.org/stories/carbon-auctions-resume-after-surviving-election-challenge
Blue states prepare for battle over Trump’s environmental rollbacks
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2024/12/03/blue-states-prepare-for-battle-over-trumps-environmental-rollbacks/
'Bomb cyclones' are becoming frequent extreme weather events
https://www.earth.com/news/are-bomb-cyclones-increasing-due-to-climate-change/
A River in Washington State Now Has Enforceable Legal Rights
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/05122024/washington-state-snohomish-river-watershed-legal-rights/#:~:
Bill offering wildfire survivors relief from taxes and fees passes Congress
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2024/12/05/bill-offering-wildfire-survivors-relief-from-taxes-and-fees-passes-congress/
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Gov. Inslee addresses efforts to assess damage after devastating 'bomb cyclone’
https://komonews.com/news/local/gov-jay-inslee-bomb-cyclone-western-washington-deadly-windstorm-aftermath-news-conference-fema-federal-emergency-management-agency-power-outages
Climate impacts on water could raise clean energy costs in the US West
https://www.dailyclimate.org/us-west-water-climate-change-energy-impacts-2670282369.html
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Update on storm response – damage assessments will determine whether federal aid is an option
https://governor.wa.gov/news/2024/update-storm-response-damage-assessments-will-determine-whether-federal-aid-option
How a powerful bomb cyclone ravaged the Northwest 
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/how-a-powerful-bomb-cyclone-ravaged-the-northwest/
Here's why the state hasn't sent additional resources to areas hit by major windstorm
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/state-resources-bomb-cyclone-help/281-e30d3fab-6dde-4a5a-b760-45501a0b89a4
King County PROCLAMATION OF EMERGENCY - November 19, 2024
https://www.blackdiamondwa.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10496/f/uploads/24_1120_emergency_proclamation_severe_winter_storm_final.pdf
King County EMERGENCY NEWS
https://kcemergency.com/
How the bomb cyclone measures up to other powerful windstorms in Washington history
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/weather-blog/how-recent-bomb-cyclone-compare-to-past-washington-wind-storms/281-906789d4-b5b3-4546-a0ab-2702ee1cd028
How to prepare for the Seattle area’s next big storm
https://www.kuow.org/stories/winter-weather-how-to-prepare-for-the-seattle-area-pacificnorthwest-next-big-storm
From Washington to Iowa, WCC members provide critical flood and wildfire relief
https://ecology.wa.gov/blog/november-2024/from-washington-to-iowa-wcc-members-provide-critical-flood-and-wildfire-relief
EV owners wait in long lines to charge cars after massive windstorm
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/weather-impact/long-ev-charging-station-lines-washington-power-outages/281-48062fd1-1171-409f-b647-14874ff5fe5f
Seattle park's record chum salmon run points to good conditions for sea life
https://www.knkx.org/environment/2024-11-21/seattle-parks-record-chum-salmon-run-points-to-good-conditions-for-sea-life
November rain exceeds expectation in Washington during La Nina
https://komonews.com/weather/november-rain-exceeds-expectation-in-washington-during-la-nina-storm-winter-weather-water-year-wet-atmospheric-river-event-october-bellingham-pacific-northwest-top-20-climate-site-records#
Oregon lawmakers will hold emergency session to pay wildfire bills
https://www.opb.org/article/2024/11/26/oregon-lawmakers-consider-emergency-session-wildfire-bills/
Veterans tend to Washington forests — and themselves
https://www.cascadepbs.org/environment/2024/11/veterans-tend-washington-forests-and-themselves
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Inslee statement on extreme weather impacts around Washington
https://governor.wa.gov/news/2024/inslee-statement-extreme-weather-impacts-around-washington-0
What is bombogenesis? Understanding the science behind upcoming bomb cyclone
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/weather-blog/what-is-bomb-cyclone-science-behind-term/281-be91e4a9-2cba-4568-b32b-b5fb89fb68e2
'Bomb Cyclone' Blasts Pacific Northwest, Cutting Power To Over 600,000 In Washington
https://www.zerohedge.com/weather/bomb-cyclone-blasts-pacific-northwest-cutting-power-over-600000-washington
What to know during the Western WA bomb cyclone power outage
https://www.cascadepbs.org/news/2024/11/what-know-during-western-wa-bomb-cyclone-power-outage
How to find warmth, electricity, and other storm resources in the Seattle area
https://www.kuow.org/stories/storm-resources-for-seattle-area
How to get through a power outage and avoid carbon-monoxide poisoning 
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/weather/how-to-get-through-a-power-outage/
For hope on climate change, look to the 'other Washington’
https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/washington-state-climate-change-law-ballot-measure-rcna180172
The climate governor at COP (it’s not Gavin)
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-climate/2024/11/15/the-climate-governor-at-cop-its-not-gavin-00189976
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Under Trump, WA can serve as a beacon of climate policy, Inslee says
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/under-trump-wa-can-serve-as-a-beacon-of-climate-policy-inslee-says/
On KIRO Newsradio, Gov. Jay Inslee points to Climate Commitment Act as a success
https://mynorthwest.com/4008223/on-kiro-newsradio-gov-jay-inslee-points-to-climate-commitment-act-as-a-success/
Inslee attending COP29, will stress urgency of subnational leadership on climate change
https://governor.wa.gov/news/2024/inslee-attending-cop29-will-stress-urgency-subnational-leadership-climate-change
Atmospheric river to bring rain, gusty winds and possible flooding to western Washington
https://komonews.com/news/local/series-storms-brings-gusty-winds-possible-flooding-western-washington-rain-snow-weather-advisories-national-weather-service-power-outages-downed-lines#
'Biblical rain' washes away hillside under house in Brinnon
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/biblical-rain-washes-away-hillside-under-house-brinnon-washington/281-94d0d3a6-320a-4297-a4bf-664a42bdf571
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Inslee statement on general election results
https://governor.wa.gov/news/2024/inslee-statement-general-election-results
WA Gov. Inslee responds to election results: ‘Their leadership will be crucial’ - VIDEO
https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/wa-gov-inslee-responds-election-results
Drought conditions reduce hydropower generation, particularly in the Pacific Northwest
https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=63664
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Gov. Inslee approves massive WA wind farm after years of contention 
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/gov-inslee-approves-massive-wa-wind-farm-after-years-of-contention/
Fire districts fed up with Washington homeowners insurance rating system
https://www.king5.com/article/news/investigations/coverage-crisis/fire-districts-fed-up-with-homeowners-insurance-rating-system-coverage-crisis-investigation/281-969c6c67-6961-44af-824f-41a6fd9f882d
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Grant program is a ‘win-win’ for nonprofits serving low-income households and Clark Public Utilities
https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/oct/29/grant-program-is-a-win-win-for-nonprofits-serving-low-income-households-and-clark-public-utilities/
Steady and heavy rain for western Washington this weekend
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/wind-advisory-heavy-rain-western-washington-weekend/281-e83223d4-cde4-4994-be64-5c8f75e8528c
Mudslide shuts down I-5 North in Bellingham following extreme rain
https://www.kuow.org/stories/mudslide-shuts-down-i-5-north-in-bellingham-following-extreme-rain
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Trump ignored disaster aid request from political rival
https://www.eenews.net/articles/trump-ignored-disaster-aid-request-from-political-rival/
Salmon return to the Klamath River in Oregon for the first time in over 100 years
https://www.knkx.org/environment/2024-10-22/salmon-return-to-the-klamath-river-in-oregon-for-the-first-time-in-over-100-years
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How the ‘climate voter’ might matter in a down-to-the-wire US election (Inslee quote)
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/16/us-election-hurricanes-climate-voter
Wet winter predicted for PNW due to developing La Nina, NOAA reports
https://komonews.com/news/local/wet-winter-predicted-for-pnw-due-to-developing-la-nina-noaa-reports-national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration-pacific-northwest-temperature-outlook-storm-tracking-conditions-cascades-precipitation-november-december-january#
2024 good for most but not all Washington agriculture products
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/state/washington/article293962859.html
Bonneville Power Administration unveils plans for $3B in grid upgrades
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/briefs/bonneville-power-administration-unveils-plans-for-3b-in-grid-upgrades/
Op-Ed: Expanding Tree Canopy Is a Climate Solution and Livability Boost
https://www.theurbanist.org/2024/10/21/op-ed-expanding-tree-canopy-is-a-climate-solution/
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Climate Resilience Strategy unveiled, aims for actionable change in Washington
https://komonews.com/news/local/climatologists-state-leaders-university-washington-portage-bay-climate-resilience-strategy-dr-crystal-raymond-nooksack-flooding-whatcom-skagit-county-quinault-nation#
Rathdrum linemen, Spokane firefighter sent across the U.S. to assist in hurricane relief
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2024/oct/09/rathdrum-linemen-spokane-firefighter-sent-across-t/
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Washington state first responders travel east to aid hurricane survivors
https://www.kuow.org/stories/washington-state-first-responders-travel-east-to-aid-hurricane-survivors
Ecology invests in projects across Washington, including Kittitas County
https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/ecology-invests-in-projects-across-washington-including-kittitas-county/article_4df35440-8667-11ef-90de-3b8e402d83f9.html
Canada’s carbon tax is popular, innovative and helps save the planet – but now it faces the axe
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/05/canadas-carbon-tax-is-popular-innovative-and-helps-save-the-planet-but-now-it-faces-the-axe
Harsh terrain, extreme fatigue. Life as a wildland firefighter in a heatwave: ‘It’s not normal for humans’
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/05/firefighters-battling-wildfires-extreme-heat-risk-of-injury
Hood Canal salmon run sees booming recovery as fish face extinction
https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/oct/04/hood-canal-salmon-run-sees-booming-recovery-as-fish-face-extinction/
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Here's why hurricanes don't hit the West Coast
https://komonews.com/news/local/hurricane-helene-danger-weather-question-water-temperatures-west-coast-tropical-storm-heat-flooding-heat-humidity-conditions-pacific-northwest-pnw-cyclone-atlantic-ocean-thunder#
Is wildfire season over for WA? 
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/is-wildfire-season-over-for-wa/
Summer air quality met health-based standards for the first time since 2016
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2024/oct/01/summer-air-quality-met-health-based-standards-for-/
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PSE announces first solar project and battery storage system 
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/pse-announces-first-solar-project-and-battery-storage-system/
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I loved my job at Microsoft, but I had to resign on principle. Here’s why
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/i-loved-my-job-at-microsoft-but-i-had-to-resign-on-principle-here-s-why/ar-AA1qIZCO?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=ad28c536102a437690da40a17de028a3&ei=8
Oregon wildfires are shattering records this year
https://www.oregonlive.com/wildfires/2024/09/oregon-wildfires-are-shattering-records-this-year.html
Washington's sockeye runs are smashing records
https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2024/09/17/washington-sockeye-runs-smash-records
A La Niña winter is expected, what does that mean?
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/la-nina-winter-expected-western-washington/281-7810baca-d903-4514-8c7f-4d2d7d9e5a3b
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How Roslyn became a model for community-led wildfire management
https://www.cascadepbs.org/environment/2024/09/how-roslyn-became-model-community-led-wildfire-management
Late-summer heat wave bakes Western Washington — but not for long
https://www.kuow.org/stories/late-summer-heat-wave-bakes-western-washington-but-not-for-long
WA finally catches a (small) break from drought conditions
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/wa-finally-catches-a-small-break-from-drought-conditions/
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Feds giving West Coast states $100 million to create zero-emission truck fueling network
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/briefs/feds-giving-west-coast-states-100-million-to-create-zero-emission-truck-fueling-network/
These Oregon ranchers say the losses from summer range fires will be huge
https://www.kuow.org/stories/these-oregon-ranchers-say-the-losses-from-summer-range-fires-will-be-huge
Idaho, Oregon take different approaches to worker heat deaths
https://www.cascadepbs.org/environment/2024/09/idaho-oregon-take-different-approaches-worker-heat-deaths
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250 soldiers from JBLM join Idaho wildfire-fighting effort
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/250-soldiers-from-jblm-join-idaho-wildfire-fighting-effort/
How Roslyn residents came together to prevent catastrophic wildfire
https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/how-roslyn-residents-came-together-to-prevent-catastrophic-wildfire/article_fd08b204-5fd4-11ef-9afe-eb4026ae8c8d.html
Wildfires linked to increased mercury in Pacific Northwest headwater streams, study finds
https://www.koin.com/news/wildfires/wildfires-link-increase-mercury-pacific-northwest-headwater-streams-study-finds/
Extreme wildfires threaten the Portland area’s drinking water. It’s not alone
https://www.opb.org/article/2024/08/28/extreme-wildfires-threaten-portland-area-watershed-drinking-water/
This weekend could bring a month's worth of rainfall to western Washington
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/this-weekend-record-rainfall-western-washington-august/281-c3310035-90c2-4a8b-8875-8f3b551df23c
Here's how one county in Washington is trying to become fireproof
https://www.king5.com/article/news/investigations/coverage-crisis/how-one-county-washington-become-fireproof/281-53cbd479-acbe-4ecd-b332-bc3041d7b2b3
As salmon return home to spawn, people work to bring them back from the brink
https://governor.wa.gov/news/2024/salmon-return-home-spawn-people-work-bring-them-back-brink
Five more Seattle libraries to become extreme-heat refuges
https://www.kuow.org/stories/five-more-seattle-libraries-to-become-extreme-heat-refuges
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Climate change is already reshaping PNW shorelines. Tribal nations are showing how to adapt 
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/climate-change-is-already-reshaping-pnw-shorelines-tribal-nations-are-showing-how-to-adapt/
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Washington homeowners are paying the price for wildfires before they ignite
https://www.king5.com/article/news/investigations/coverage-crisis/washington-homeowners-paying-price-for-wildfires-before-ignite-coverage-crisis/281-a0b964ab-a643-440c-bd75-e914001634d0
WA rolls out one of the nation’s most generous EV rebate programs
https://crosscut.com/news/2024/08/wa-rolls-out-one-nations-most-generous-ev-rebate-programs
State offers wildfire tax relief to those in affected areas
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/state-offers-wildfire-tax-relief-those-affected-areas/EFO6ZQXPQZFUVKJCVFFUS3MFSQ/
PNW tribes are battered by climate change but fight to get money meant to help them
https://komonews.com/news/local/pacific-northwest-washington-tribes-pnw-climate-change-report-leaders-collaborative-oregon-seattle-strait-juan-de-fuca-puget-sound-grant-writer-national-oceanic-atmospheric-administration#
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Gov. Inslee declares statewide emergency as wildfires lead to fuel shortages
https://komonews.com/news/local/wildfires-state-emergency-governor-jay-inslee-state-of-emergency-fuel-shortages-state-state-guard-high-risk-conditions-statement-august-16-2024-dry-weather-june
Charge up, Washington! State launches rebate program for electric vehicles
https://www.kuow.org/stories/charge-up-washington-state-launches-instant-rebate-program-for-electric-vehicles
Train travel is booming in the Pacific Northwest
https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2024/08/07/trains-amtrak-cascades-seattle-portland-pnw?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
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‘This is an assault’ that means people’s lives: Gov. Inslee on Project 2025’s plans for the climate - VIDEO
https://www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/watch/-this-is-an-assault-that-means-people-s-lives-gov-jay-inslee-on-project-2025-s-plans-for-the-climate-215850053510
Firefighters battle to protect communities as Washington wildfires spread
https://komonews.com/news/local/washington-wildfires-grow-pioneer-fire-nears-community-of-stehekin-evacuation-level-2-stehekin-valley-hazard-creek-high-bridge-hazard-creek-person-caused-emergency-notification-burn-smoke-easy-north-cascades#
This was the third-warmest July on record in Seattle, NWS says
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/third-warmest-july-seattle/281-0f11cdf7-0d45-4e93-85b5-e8bff311ac5d
Smoke or sunshine? WA’s new air quality map tells you what’s ahead
https://www.kuow.org/stories/smoke-or-sunshine-wa-s-new-air-quality-map-tells-you-what-s-ahead
Data centers in Washington are jeopardizing the state’s green energy goals
https://www.dailyclimate.org/data-centers-in-washington-are-jeopardizing-the-states-green-energy-goals-2668842654.html
Rare rain hits Washington ahead of 'intense and widespread heat' across the west
https://www.kuow.org/stories/washington-rain-weather-august-2024-heat
Swedish maritime battery startup opens first U.S. outpost in Washington state
https://www.geekwire.com/2024/swedish-maritime-battery-startup-opens-first-u-s-outpost-in-washington-state/
King County’s landfill is scrambling to solve its methane problem
https://crosscut.com/environment/2024/08/king-countys-landfill-scrambling-solve-its-methane-problem
Biden administration rejects top Inslee choice for Alaska fish commission, reappoints trawl ally
https://alaskabeacon.com/2024/07/31/biden-administration-rejects-top-inslee-choice-for-alaska-fish-commission-reappoints-trawl-ally/
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Will it ever rain again in Pierce County? Here’s the National Weather Service forecast
https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article290036694.html
Feds pick Hanford nuclear site for massive solar farm 
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/feds-pick-hanford-nuclear-site-for-massive-solar-farm/
Oregon is currently the top wildfire priority in the U.S.
https://www.koin.com/news/wildfires/oregon-is-currently-the-top-wildfire-priority-in-the-us-07232024/
World's first fully hydrogen ferry built in Bellingham begins service in San Francisco
https://www.komonews.com/news/local/worlds-first-fully-hydrogen-ferry-built-in-bellingham-begins-service-in-in-san-francisco-new-public-transit-transportation-technology-advancement-sea-change
Seattle-area ports vying for $500M in federal funding to boost zero-emissions tech
https://www.geekwire.com/2024/seattle-area-ports-vying-for-500m-in-federal-funding-to-add-zero-emissions-tech/
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Seattle sees record-breaking 16th straight day of 80-degree temperatures
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/seattle-record-breaking-16th-straight-day-80-degree-temperatures/281-8ee85247-f4d2-437e-9a34-64e0ea091ecd
More green space, fewer silos: King County reveals new extreme heat plan
https://www.kuow.org/stories/king-county-reveals-new-extreme-heat-plan
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Inslee tours future site of SAF Research and Development Center
https://lynnwoodtimes.com/2024/07/11/saf-240711/
Inslee energized from visit to Everett fusion firms
https://www.heraldnet.com/news/inslee-energized-from-visit-to-everett-fusion-firms/
‘Very dangerous time’: 100 PNW wildfires since June were human-caused
https://www.koin.com/news/wildfires/100-pnw-wildfires-since-june-were-human-caused/
‘Do not start a fire outside.’ Washington issues statewide burn ban amid record heat wave
https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/state/washington/article289947399.html
Best time to fight wildfires is before they start
https://www.recordcourier.com/news/2024/jul/11/best-time-to-fight-wildfires-is-before-they-start/
Kotek declares state of emergency amid fire danger as Oregon resources strained
https://komonews.com/news/nation-world/tina-kotek-declares-state-of-emergency-amid-fire-danger-as-oregon-resources-strained#
Whatcom County air quality on the decline as wildfire smoke drifts across Washington
https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article289860764.html#storylink=cpy
Here's what rules are in place to protect Washington workers outside in high temperatures
https://www.krem.com/article/news/local/washington-workers-protections-rules-working-outside-extreme-heat-high-hot-temperatures/293-1cea69c0-d7b8-4f23-981c-70924af80cb0
How to stay cool in extreme heat without air-conditioning
https://www.kuow.org/stories/how-to-stay-cool-in-extreme-heat-without-air-conditioning
How to get money to install a heat pump in Washington state
https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2024/07/15/heat-pumps-credits-rebates-washington?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
WA adopts landfill rules to combat methane leaks
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/wa-adopts-landfill-rules-to-combat-methane-leaks/
‘Not Caused by an Act of God’: In a Rare Court Action, an Oregon County Seeks to Hold Fossil Fuel Companies Accountable for Extreme Temperatures
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/08072024/multnomah-county-oregon-lawsuit-against-fossil-fuel-industry-for-heat-dome/#:~:
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Multiple temperature records broken during western Washington heat wave
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/temperature-records-western-washington-heatwave/281-d7def1de-07e2-440e-bacb-df6f153fa6d4
Seattle summers are no longer reliably mild
https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2024/07/seattle-summers-are-no-longer-reliably-mild/
PNW wildfire risk to reach ‘near record’ levels amid heat wave 
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/pnw-wildfire-risk-to-reach-near-record-levels-amid-heat-wave/
LOOKING BACK:  Global Warming Cauldron Boils Over in the Northwest in One of the Most Intense Heat Waves on Record Worldwide
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/29062021/pacific-northwest-heat-wave-climate-change/
LOOKING BACK:  Gov. Inslee: Heat wave is beginning of permanent climate emergency - VIDEO
https://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/gov-inslee-heat-wave-is-beginning-of-permanent-climate-emergency-115635781914
Seeing hazy skies? Seattle area's air quality among worst in US
https://www.king5.com/article/news/health/seattle-air-quality-among-worst-us-heat-advisory/281-f4ba4cd3-9bbd-4cc9-a80d-7f4cd30352ee
Washington State Department of Agriculture strengthens local food system with grant
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/washington-state-department-agriculture-strengthens-local-food-system-with-grant/EB2NX5TRFJEYJPOOWBSNGCRYWQ/
Oregon Suit Blaming Oil Firms for 2021 “Heat Dome” Disaster May Have a Shot
https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2024/07/oregon-suit-blaming-oil-firms-for-2021-heat-dome-disaster-may-have-a-shot/#:~:
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NWS warns of 'dangerously hot conditions' in southwest Washington starting July 4
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/excessive-heat-watch-issued-southwest-washington-heading-fourth-of-july-weekend/281-5677e384-f819-417a-b38d-358be31d95d3
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New Washington Military Department director appointed by Governor Jay Inslee
https://www.khq.com/news/new-washington-military-department-director-appointed-by-governor-jay-inslee/article_0573ba54-302f-11ef-b172-479686df002d.html
How to stop the biggest wildfire threat to your home: Windblown embers 
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/how-to-stop-the-biggest-wildfire-threat-to-your-home-windblown-embers/
How to get a wildfire home assessment, and what to expect
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/how-to-get-a-wildfire-home-assessment-and-what-to-expect/
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Seattleites are driving less
https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2024/06/17/washingtonians-driving-less-vehicles-commute
WSDOT aiming to connect communities through intercity bus systems
https://www.nbcrightnow.com/yakima/tricities/wsdot-aiming-to-connect-communities-through-intercity-bus-systems/article_33571f72-2d34-11ef-a6e7-17f5603cbceb.html
Environmental, health and labor groups petition FEMA for resources for extreme heat, wildfire smoke
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/environmental-health-labor-groups-petition-fema-resources-extreme-heat-wildfire-smoke/281-e46730ba-6137-4e6d-bbbb-96c4cd56f3ff
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WA community colleges to get $9 million to train workers on front lines of climate change
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/wa-community-colleges-to-get-9-million-to-train-workers-on-front-lines-of-climate-change/
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What does June rain mean for Western Washington's 2024 summer?
https://www.kuow.org/stories/what-does-early-june-rain-mean-for-western-washington
Get ready for fire season during Smoke Ready Week in Washington
https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/get-ready-for-fire-season-during-smoke-ready-week-in-washington/article_59d57c76-2752-11ef-917e-77807abd6487.html
An unusual Ocean anomaly grows in the North Pacific. How does it form, and what does it mean for the weather seasons ahead?
https://www.severe-weather.eu/long-range-2/unusual-anomaly-pacific-ocean-winter-2024-2025-impact-united-states-canada-weather-fa/
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Multiple daily rainfall records set, showers expected to linger through Monday
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/heavier-rain-morning-commute-atmospheric-river/281-429c39e6-3e4e-400a-b4f4-d508b35f6036
Atmospheric river to strike Western Washington with major rain ... in June?
https://www.kuow.org/stories/atmospheric-river-to-strike-western-washington-with-major-rain-in-june
Why are your insurance premiums skyrocketing? Starting June 1 insurers in Washington state have to tell you
https://www.kuow.org/stories/why-are-your-insurance-premiums-skyrocketing-starting-june-1-insurers-in-washington-state-have-to-tell-you
Banking locally for the future of food globally
https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2024/05/31/food-seed-bank-climate-change
New federal funds will help thousands in Washington get solar power for free
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/briefs/new-federal-funds-will-help-thousands-in-washington-get-solar-power-for-free/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
WA drought has already led some to shut off water to farmers
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/wa-drought-has-already-led-some-to-shut-off-water-to-farmers/ >>>>>>>>>>>>
Washington State Leads the Way in Cutting Emissions from Existing Buildings
https://www.eesi.org/articles/view/washington-state-leads-the-way-in-cutting-emissions-from-existing-buildings
King County households can get low- to no-cost heat pumps 
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/king-county-households-can-get-low-to-no-cost-heat-pumps/
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LOOKING BACK:  Key Moments From Gov. Jay Inslee's Second Debate Performance - Inslee called Donald Trump a "white nationalist" and sparred with Joe Biden over climate change.
https://patch.com/washington/sammamish/s/gspet/key-moments-gov-jay-inslees-second-debate-performance
Climate Change May be Behind Severe Turbulence, so Fasten Your Seatbelt
https://www.komonews.com/news/offbeat/severe-turbulence-detection-systems-science-global-warming-climate-change-skies-cockpit-pilot-aviation-podcast-fasten-your-seatbelt
Washington has one of the highest work-from-home rates
https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2024/05/29/washington-remote-work-highest-states-hybrid
16 Washington state school districts to receive $24 million for clean buses
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/16-wa-school-districts-receive-24-million-clean-buses/281-630694e7-e6a2-4bea-a45e-bcb3d70927d5
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Most PNW wildfires are caused by humans and it’s getting worse
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/most-pnw-wildfires-caused-by-humans/281-f3a698fe-5b0c-4186-abef-a6e11e109859
PNW preparing to weather another season of wildfire smoke
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/preparing-another-season-wildfire-smoke/281-0d346cd8-32dc-4038-b370-bf84901d3cdd
Seattle Public Schools' climate solution captures $7.5M from White House
https://www.knkx.org/environment/2024-05-21/seattle-public-schools-climate-solution-captures-7-5m-from-white-house
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Beetles killing more trees in WA, likely due to drought 
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/beetles-killing-more-trees-in-wa-likely-due-to-drought/
Tick season is upon us, WA State Department of Health says
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/tick-season-is-upon-us-wa-state-department-health-says/PYYEBMZDWNHSFH3HR6T5RCIIOI/
A power move: Northwest companies charge toward battery tech revolution
https://www.kuow.org/stories/a-power-move-northwest-companies-charge-toward-battery-tech-revolution?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Centralia's coal plant has to close next year. Can other communities learn from their transition?
https://www.knkx.org/centralias-coal-plant-has-to-close-next-year-can-other-communities-learn-from-their-transition?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Builders launch initiative to block Washington’s natural gas phase-out
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2024/05/15/builders-launch-initiative-to-block-washingtons-natural-gas-phase-out/
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On the road: energy retrofits and career connections in Kitsap and King counties
https://governor.wa.gov/news/2024/road-energy-retrofits-and-career-connections-kitsap-and-king-counties
First heatwave catches residents off guard after cool spring weather
https://komonews.com/news/local/first-heatwave-catches-residents-off-guard-after-cool-spring-weather-hot-warm-heat-rain-fans-ac-sprinklers-water-cool-off-mariners-boating-green-lake-plants-dry-conditions-warmth#
How warm will Washington state get during summer 2024?
https://www.kuow.org/stories/washington-weather-forecast-summer-2024
Thousands of Canadians have been forced to evacuate from raging wildfires. Now the smoke is making air quality dangerous
https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/12/us/wildfire-smoke-from-british-columbia-causing-dangerous-air-quality/index.html
Washington wildfire, smoke map: Track latest wildfires, red flag warnings
https://datacentral.kitsapsun.com/fires/
Snow drought persists in parts of the US West, after April warmth accelerates snowmelt
https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4654085-snow-drought-persists-in-parts-of-the-us-west-after-april-warmth-accelerates-snowmelt/
As sea levels rise, the Quinalt Nation moves to higher ground
https://grist.org/author/stewart-huntington-ict/
Volunteers power wildfire mitigation efforts in the Tri-Cities
https://crosscut.com/environment/2024/05/volunteers-power-wildfire-mitigation-efforts-tri-cities
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Summer 2024 drought will plague farmers in Yakima Valley and Kittitas area
https://www.kuow.org/stories/this-summer-s-drought-will-plague-farmers-in-yakima-valley-and-kittitas-area
A ‘tool of last resort’: PSE may shut off power in some areas when fire risk is high
https://www.kuow.org/stories/a-tool-of-last-resort-pse-may-shut-off-power-in-some-areas-when-fire-risk-is-high
As the weather turns warm and dry, it’s a great time to prepare for the wildfire season
https://www.theolympian.com/news/state/washington/article288358710.html
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WA farmers brace for summer drought on heels of harvest shortfalls
https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/apr/29/wa-farmers-brace-for-summer-drought-on-heels-of-harvest-shortfalls/
Washington ranked 10th in 2023 with most homes at risk from wildfires
https://komonews.com/news/local/washington-homes-ranked-10th-in-2023-with-most-houses-at-risk-from-wildfires#
Can’t install your own solar panels? Some areas let you join a community project.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2024/05/03/cant-install-your-own-solar-panels-some-areas-let-you-join-a-community-project/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
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Inslee statement on EPA's landmark rules to cleanup power sector
https://governor.wa.gov/news/2024/inslee-statement-epas-landmark-rules-cleanup-power-sector
WA farmers brace for summer drought on heels of harvest shortfalls
https://crosscut.com/environment/2024/04/wa-farmers-brace-summer-drought-heels-harvest-shortfalls
Western Oregon hit with ‘flash drought,’ setting up elevated wildfire, fish concerns
https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2024/04/25/oregon-flash-drought-wildfire-season/73454692007/
Washington air quality ranked among best in the U.S. Which counties have the best and worst air?
https://www.chronline.com/stories/washington-air-quality-ranked-among-best-in-the-us-which-counties-have-the-best-and-worst-air,339145
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Eastside cities take important step toward coordinated climate action
https://bellevuewa.gov/city-news/eastside-greenhouse-gas-inventories
Low-income Seattle households eligible for free A/C units with energy assistance programs
https://komonews.com/news/local/low-income-seattle-households-eligible-for-free-ac-units-with-energy-assistance-programs-electric-utility-repair-replace-air-conditioning-lights-furnace-natural-gas-homeless-financial-aid-program-year-byrd-barr-place-puget-sound-lifeline#
Los Angeles has seen more rain than Seattle so far this year
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/climate-science/los-angeles-seen-more-rain-than-seattle/281-933cdb54-c755-4769-b0d9-66511f2365ad
Washington electric vehicle rebates up to $9,000 available beginning in August
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2024/04/23/washington-electric-vehicle-rebates-up-to-9000-available-beginning-in-august/
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WA ecology department declares nearly statewide drought emergency
https://crosscut.com/briefs/2024/04/wa-ecology-department-declares-nearly-statewide-drought-emergency
B.C. Climate News: April snowpack lowest on record | Is B.C. prepared for another hot wildfire season? | March was 10th straight hottest month on record
https://vancouversun.com/news/climate-news-to-april-14-24
LOOKING BACK:  Canada On Fire: Fighting the Largest Canadian Wildfire in Recorded History | Foreign Correspondent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrDi0AXASMc
Record-low snowpack causes drought conditions across Montana
https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/record-low-snowpack-causes-drought-conditions-across-montana
Why environmental justice matters, from the founder himself |
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/what-is-environmental-justice-and-why-it-matters-in-a-climate-crisis/
A Washington State Coal Plant Has to Close Next Year. Can Pennsylvania Communities Learn From Centralia’s Transition?
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/17042024/washington-state-coal-plant-closing-can-pennsylvania-learn/
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New program helps students graduate with extra training to tackle carbon emissions
https://news.wsu.edu/news/2024/04/08/students-graduate-with-extra-training-to-tackle-carbon-emissions/
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After a long slog, climate change lawsuits will finally put Big Oil on trial
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2024/04/05/after-a-long-slog-climate-change-lawsuits-will-finally-put-big-oil-on-trial/
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WA Gov. Inslee signs slate of climate and environment bills into law
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/wa-gov-inslee-signs-slate-of-climate-and-environment-bills-into-law/
WA governor urged to veto $25M for nuclear power project
https://www.dailyrecordnews.com/news/wa-governor-urged-to-veto-25m-for-nuclear-power-project/article_35209066-ed21-11ee-b745-9fb2b884edd9.html
Elect Victoria Hunt (D) - WA State 5th LD Representative - A Mom and Scientist Fighting for the Environment, Affordable Housing, Reproductive Rights, Public Safety in WA State
https://victoriahunt.com/
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New report shows how drought impacted WA, helps agencies plan for future
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/report-shows-drought-impact-plan-for-future/281-717967b5-68cc-4763-bae2-16b65f5e642a
More than $32M coming to WA tribes to adapt to climate change
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/more-than-32m-coming-to-wa-tribes-to-adapt-to-climate-change/
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Western Washington sees record-breaking temperatures amid warm and sunny weekend
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/days-before-spring-western-washington-hits-record-high-temperatures-seattle/281-e284325a-a161-453d-b952-2ffd612c73c9
Congress hears suggestions for US wildfire response changes as season approaches in WA
https://komonews.com/news/local/congress-hears-suggestions-for-changes-to-wildfire-response-in-us
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El Niño is 'on the wane.' What is in the forecast for Washington?
https://www.kuow.org/stories/el-nino-is-on-the-wane-what-is-in-the-forecast-for-washington
PNW colleges see 'explosive' increase of students enrolling in environmental studies
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/pnw-colleges-see-recent-increase-environmental-studies-students/281-4bad3119-27c6-4455-9316-c30617169026
Why I Don’t Rely on Hope
https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/don-t-rely-on-hope-activism
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Seattle therapist addresses climate anxiety - VIDEO
https://crosscut.com/video/human-elements/seattle-therapist-addresses-climate-anxiety
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Washington utility rebate proposal to support low-income families
https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/proposal-to-give-some-washingtonians-utility-rebates-has-some-saying-its-all-about-politics
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State House passes major climate policy
https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/briefs/state-house-passes-major-climate-policy/article_50904bd4-caad-11ee-8068-e393910927a4.html?block_id=774208
Initiatives on climate action, WA Cares Fund and capital gains to go to November ballot
https://www.king5.com/article/news/politics/state-politics/washington-legislature-hold-initiatives-hearings/281-07492fb8-963f-4eca-bee6-9eb5e705ca56
It’s Official. Climate Change Has Brought Deadly Health Risks to BC
https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/02/14/Climate-Change-Deadly-Health-Risks-BC/
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Shrinking snowpack and Pacific Northwest impacts | Environment Northwest
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/environment-northwest-shrinking-snowpack-pacific-northwest-impacts/281-41580cd0-3e1b-48b0-96d5-fcf73db9dd1a
El Niño weakens in Pacific as NOAA issues La Niña Watch
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/weather-blog/la-nina-watch-issued-noaa/281-35b8787c-eef5-4193-aa20-23281295f510
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​‘It’s just starting’: Inslee champions climate initiatives in Marysville
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2024/02/05/out-of-gas-inslees-oil-transparency-bill-stalls-out-in-legislature/
Out of gas: Inslee’s oil transparency bill stalls in Legislature
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2024/02/05/out-of-gas-inslees-oil-transparency-bill-stalls-out-in-legislature/
Spring-like temps expected for western Washington in February
https://komonews.com/news/local/pacific-northwest-noaa-extended-forecast-western-washington-national-weather-service-january-february-temperature-outlook-records-precipitation-2024-weather-puget-sound-snow-warm-national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration-spring#
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'Everyone is struggling': WSU helps farmers under stress
https://www.capitalpress.com/ag_sectors/rurallife/everyone-is-struggling-wsu-helps-farmers-under-stress/article_40197b12-b64a-11ee-8828-276db7b7fd22.html
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End of an era: Who comes after Kerry?
https://www.politico.com/news/2024/01/17/end-of-an-era-who-comes-after-kerry-ee-00136043#:~:text=Potential 
Jay Inslee Fast Facts
https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/05/us/jay-inslee-fast-facts/index.html
People over pollution: Inslee unveils 2024 policies building on landmark climate achievements
https://medium.com/wagovernor/people-over-pollution-inslee-unveils-2024-policies-building-on-landmark-climate-achievements-ca773287ca86
Community Climate Justice  - Governor Inslee's Plan for Environmental & Economic Justice in an Inclusive Clean Energy Economy
https://www.jayinslee.com/issues/climate-justice
Q&A: Gov. Jay Inslee’s Thoughts on Countering Climate Change in the State of Washington and Beyond
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/04032022/qa-gov-jay-inslees-thoughts-on-countering-climate-change-in-the-state-of-washington-and-beyond/
Pacific Coast Leaders Release Strategy for Building More with Less Carbon
https://governor.wa.gov/news/2024/pacific-coast-leaders-release-strategy-building-more-less-carbon
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​LOOKING BACK:  The Axe Files with David Axelrod & Governor Inslee - SEP 14, 2023
https://www.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/axe-files/episodes/de1f07ae-0b37-42af-aefe-b07c0148fb0c
Power outages combine with bitter cold for challenging weather in Whatcom County
https://komonews.com/news/local/power-outages-bitter-cold-winter-weather-whatcom-county-utility-snow-bellingham-transformer-electricity-roads-ice-homeless-shelter-washington-state-department-of-transportation-wsdot-safety-health-community-services#
Above normal temps expected for western Washington within 2 weeks after frigid cold
https://komonews.com/news/local/pacific-northwest-noaa-extended-3-month-forecast-western-washington-national-weather-service-january-february-march-2024-weather-puget-sound-snow-bitter-cold-warm-national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration#
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Gov. Inslee to WA lawmakers: ‘I’m not riding into the sunset’
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/gov-inslee-to-wa-lawmakers-im-not-riding-into-the-sunset/
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​Washington Law Attempts to Fill the Void in Federal Regulation of Hazardous Chemicals
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/01012024/washington-state-regulates-toxic-chemicals/
Mild December weather sets new records in western Washington
https://komonews.com/news/local/mild-december-weather-sets-new-records-in-western-washington-temperature-spring-sea-tac-government-forecaster-warm-snow-skier-snowboarders#
Increasing spring heatwaves to be a danger to snowpack, WSU study says
https://komonews.com/station/researchers-at-washington-state-university-find-increasing-spring-heatwaves-to-be-a-danger-to-snowpack-wsu-el-nino-warmer-drier-pacific-northwest-winter-melting-springtime-heat-dome-snow-spring#
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