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Are WA forests worth more as carbon sponges or timber harvests?
‘Working forests’ like state-run Tiger Mountain retain greenhouse gases — but logging is deeply entrenched in Northwest economies.
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How wildfires are impacting outdoor recreation in Washington
Driven by climate change, more frequent blazes may change the way we hike, ski and camp.
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Washington’s ‘smoke season’ is back. Here’s how to stay safe.
As wildfire risk increases, so does the frequency of hazy, hazardous days. Here are some tips on monitoring air quality – and your health.
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Hot prisons are ‘cruel and unusual punishment,’ advocates allege
Incarcerated people are taking extreme measures for relief, with some even opting for the cooler temperatures of solitary confinement cells.