Environmental

Thirteen counties in western Washington are partnering to promote a “Ready, Set, Go!” evacuation campaign.

WSDOT is planning to share a limited number of pieces with interested members of the public.

What those measures are was outlined mostly in the press conference, but education, aquifers and reclamation systems will be part of the campaign.

The whale is 61 feet long and weighs about 40 tons, according to experts. Fin whales are the second largest animals on earth after blue whales.

The county is taking public feedback on the proposal through May 29.

Whatcom County earns top ozone marks but sees lower score for particle pollution during smoky days.

Thinning the trees on the former logging site would allow for more ecological biodiversity to thrive.

Golden mussels will also be a species that inspection stations will look for when checking boats before entering local water bodies.

Forecasters are expecting 10 to 20 inches of mountain snow with wind gusts up to 40 mph.

State officials have already begun the work to protect the state’s lands against blazes, including hiring seasonal fire fighters and clearing brush.