Environment Seattle claims to 'protect' hundreds of trees that were never threatened An analysis shows that fewer than 3% of “protected” trees were actually preserved under the city’s controversial 2023 ordinance. Robert McClure/InvestigateWest
Environment Role reversal: Avian flu makes birds a menace to cats Scientists and volunteers with the Olympic Cougar Project said they have the opportunity now to study bird flu in wild animals – to hopefully prevent it from spreading to people. John Ryan Casey Martin
Animals L.A. pets land in Seattle to make room at animal shelters during fires Nearly 40 dogs and about 20 cats touched down in a private plane on Sunday in Seattle from fire-ravaged Los Angeles. The animals are here to make space at shelters in L.A. overcrowded with pets waiting to be reunited with their owners. Casey Martin
Environment Whale, ship collisions around the globe could be helped by slower speeds, study shows Giant ships that transport everything from coffee cups to clothes across the ocean are often so large they can’t tell when they collide with a whale. Now, research out of the Northwest could help these massive vessels avoid collisions with whales around the world. Courtney Flatt/NWPB
Environment Despite state law, Washington takes 3+ years to reveal its climate pollution When it comes to climate change, speed matters. John Ryan
Environment More Canada crude is coming, but trade war could hamper flow Western Washington refineries brought in more oil by tanker from Canada after an expanded export terminal opened in May near Vancouver. Tom Banse/Salish Current
Health Oysters recalled in Washington and Oregon over potential norovirus contamination The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is recalling oysters harvested from Puget Sound in December, citing possible norovirus contamination. It’s one of several recalls to impact the Pacific Northwest’s shellfish supply in the past month. KUOW Staff
Environment 'It just tastes like time': Salmon are a sacred relative to the Nisqually tribe and Native Americans across the Northwest In their creation story, salmon were the first to offer themselves to the Nisqually people. But a contract was made: The people also must care for the salmon. Anna King
Environment Invasive ‘murder hornets’ eradicated from the U.S. The Washington and U.S. Departments of Agriculture announced the eradication Wednesday, saying there had been no detections of the northern giant hornet in Washington since 2021. Gene Johnson, Associated Press
Environment Powerless Tesla drivers storm Seattle-area grocery store to recharge during outages A line of sleek cars snaked through the parking lot at the Fred Meyer grocery store in Kirkland on Thursday. Not just any car: These were Teslas - down to a few bars of power. Casey Martin
