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Wildfire season is almost here. Learn how to get #SmokeReady2020 and protect yourself and your family from the health effects of wildfire smoke.

Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department has issued an advisory to avoid water contact near Les Davis Pier along Ruston Way due to a sewage spill. Signs have been posted to warn the public.

Central and Eastern Washington should take these steps to prepare for dust storms every spring through fall.

The public is invited to participate in an online public hearing April 2 & online public meeting April 21 to comment on draft environmental review for proposed Chehalis River flood reduction project.

Seattle and King County Public Health have lifted the no-contact advisory to water contact at Saltwater State Park and Washington State Parks have re-opened the park to the public.

We've issued a Director's Determination, giving the U.S. Department of Energy 30 days to meet our information requirements.

During our monthly flight in October, we saw plumes of river water starting to flow into Puget Sound.

As the nation prepares to celebrate America Recycles Day on Nov. 15, remember the environmental and economic value that recycling brings, and see available online resources.

The Tacoma Smelter Plume Model Remedies Guidance provides straightforward directions on soil sampling and cleanup of soil contaminated with arsenic and lead. 

Near the Tri-Cities, southwest winds pick up dust and send it through Kennewick and into Wallula at times.