Washington State Climate

Voters uphold groundbreaking Washington state climate law

Voters in Washington state on Tuesday night upheld a groundbreaking climate law despite opposition from conservatives. The Associated Press projected that a ballot initiative seeking to repeal the ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago

Warren Washington, Groundbreaking Climate Scientist, Dies at 88

He invented a computer model that made it possible to measure human-induced climate change. He also helped break a color barrier in science.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 hours ago

Oregon State, Washington State to play twice in '25

Oregon State and Washington State, needing to fill their schedules as quasi-independents again next season before the Pac-12 expands in 2026, will play each other twice in 2025, the first time that ...

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Why are climate battles being waged at the state level?

Greenhouse gases aren’t confined by borders.

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Oregon State, Washington State to play football home-and-home series in 2025

The schools last played each other twice in the same season in 1945.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

How local and state races could affect U.S. climate policy

The presidential race and high-profile congressional contests may be dominating election coverage and fundraising, but many local and state elections are poised to affect the nation's progress on ...

Navy jet crashes in Washington state; crew members missing

A search is ongoing for a Navy aircraft and two crew members who crashed east of Mount Rainier in Washington state Tuesday, according to the Navy. The EA-18G Growler, based out of Naval Air Station ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Navy identifies 2 female pilots killed in Washington state crash

The Navy has identified the two crew members who went missing and were later declared dead after their EA-18G Growler jet crashed in Washington state last week. Naval aviator Lt. Serena “Dug” ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Bird flu infects four in Washington state; CDC deploys team

Bird flu has possibly infected four agricultural workers in Washington state, according to the Washington State Department of Health. In a press release Sunday, the Washington State Department of ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Teen in custody after 5 members of same family killed in Washington state

Police in Washington state say a 15-year-old suspect is in custody for the death of five members of the same family. Several neighbors called 911 early Monday, reporting gunfire coming from a home ...

CDC Confirms 2 Bird Flu Cases in Washington State

There have been 31 confirmed human cases.

Business - Inc. - October 24

Ballot boxes in Oregon, Washington state set on fire: Police

Portland police responded to reports of a fire at a ballot box around 3:30 a.m. PT on Monday.

FBI investigating fires at ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington state

The FBI is investigating fires set at two ballot drop boxes that destroyed hundreds of ballots one week before Election Day. One happened in Portland, Oregon, and the other was in Vancouver, ...

Almost 500 damaged ballots retrieved from burned box in Washington state

Almost 500 damaged ballots were retrieved from a burned ballot box in Washington state, according to a county official. Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey said that about 475 ballots were recovered ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

One-quarter of applicants ruled out colleges because of states' political climate: Poll

Just more than a quarter — 28 percent — of students ruled out a school because of the politics, policies or legal situation in the college or university's state, according to a new poll from the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Washington State vs. San Diego State live stream, how to watch online, CBS Sports Network channel finder, odds

CBS Sports Network is home to seven games in the Week 9 slate

Sports - CBS Sports - October 27

Missing US navy pilots declared dead after Washington state fighter-jet crash

Navy confirms deaths after jet crashed east of Mount Rainier earlier this week during routine training flight. Two crew members who were missing following the crash of a fighter jet in mountainous ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Navy confirms two missing fighter jet pilots are dead after crash in Washington state

The U.S. Navy said Sunday that two pilots who went missing after a fighter jet crash near Mount Rainier in Washington state last week have died.

Juvenile shooter kills 5, including 3 kids, in Washington state, authorities say

Five people, including three children, were killed Monday in a Washington state shooting, and a juvenile suspect was taken into custody, authorities said.

New details revealed in case of Washington state teen charged with killing his family

Police say the suspect, a 15-year-old boy, who allegedly killed five of his family members in Washington state, called 911 and claimed that it was his brother. He told officials his 13-year-old ...

Washington State's breakout season creates conundrum; Liberty drops from Group of Five Power Rankings

A look at the hottest Group of Five teams across college football heading into Week 10

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

Washington state voters may have just saved our long-term-care future

After a ballot initiative fails, an experimental state program will continue.

Business - MarketWatch - 42 minutes ago

Miami up to No. 5 in AP Top 25 football poll as top four remain unchanged; Colorado, Washington State crack rankings

Sports - ABC News - October 27

The Climate Election: Immigration, explained

Immigration remains among the top concerns for voters in the 2024 election. But when it comes to policy, many ignore a key reason why people are forced to leave their homes — climate change. ...

The Climate Election: The economy, explained

The economy remains one of the top concerns for voters just a week out from Election Day, but there's a major factor that experts say could cause significant harm to it: climate change. One study ...

The Climate Election: Mining, explained

Viral claims in the wake of Hurricane Helene suggested that the government controlled the devastating storm to hit certain areas and that authorities were attempting to seize Chimney Rock, North ...

The Climate Election: Transportation, explained

Transportation is a lifeline, but experts say it's aging, underfunded and unable to withstand more frequent and intense extreme weather events. And if changes aren't made quickly, the EPA says the ...

Climate groups working to mobilize early voters and track new climate voters

Some groups are hoping they can persuade enough of climate-focused voters to go the polls to make a difference around the margins in battleground states in the 2024 election.

The Climate Election: How climate will impact your bills, health and more

The next president could have a big impact on climate change policies. Here are 11 ways the issue could impact your health, bills, natural disaster recovery and more.

Where Trump and Harris stand on climate

Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Where Trump and Harris stand on climate Americans are streaming to the polls this week to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

In praise of the Washington Post’s cowardice

The Post has offered us a dramatic glimpse into what a Trumpified America looks like.

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Harris wins Washington, D.C.

Vice President Harris will win Washington, D.C., continuing the district's streak of voting for Democrats for president, Decision Desk HQ projects. The district has voted for every Democratic ...

Politics - The Hill - 20 hours ago

Harris wins Washington

Vice President Harris has won Washington state in the 2024 presidential election, garnering 12 electoral votes, Decision Desk HQ projects. Harris’s win in Washington continues a trend of the ...

Politics - The Hill - 16 hours ago

Even 'climate havens' are not immune to severe weather

Climate change is forcing more Americans to move, or decide where to live, based on the threat of severe weather. But as NBC News' Hallie Jackson reports, some places thought to be safe are proving ...

Energy & Environment — Harris, Trump draw contrast on climate

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story What would Trump and Harris do on energy, climate change? Vice President Harris and former President Trump are offering a stark ...