Safer Products for Washington recommends new restrictions and reporting requirements in 15 products with publication of new ...

Whatcom County is making progress on its project to manage asbestos-laden sediment and control flooding in Swift Creek while ...

In 2024, we launched Ecology’s Utility Rates Dashboard to help people understand utility rates across Washington.

Practical guidance for Halloween costumes, makeup, and jewelry that aligns with Safer Products for Washington, the Toxic Free ...

A smoke plume from the Little Giant Fire in Chelan County. While some localized smoke impacts from fires in the Cascades are still lingering, recent wet and cool weather has helped wind down this ...

Earlier today, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced that senior and junior water right holders in the Yakima Basin will receive 100% of their normal October water supply. This means that there ...

Newer residents might think of Bellingham’s central waterfront only as a beloved gathering space, with popular parks at the heart of a growing commercial and residential neighborhood. But not too long ...

The Washington Department of Ecology is seeking public comment on several proposed rule changes designed to help local governments more effectively manage shorelines. Under the 1972 state Shoreline ...

The Washington Department of Ecology has issued $1.04 million in penalties to Crystal Clean, Inc., a national waste management service with a Lakewood location. An April 2025 inspection and follow-up ...

Some of the dirtiest water recorded in the last 10 years entering the Spokane River from Hangman Creek after a large rain event in June. Practices such as no-till can help prevent sediment and other ...

Multiple large fires are burning across the state, with no rest in sight for firefighters. Spokane experienced devastating wildfire impacts over the weekend and the situation is still very active.