wilderness

Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area Expansion Bill Clears Key Committee In Congress

Bellamy Pailthorp

A bill that would expand the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area east of Seattle is one step closer to becoming law. For the first time in nearly four years, the…

Environment

Olympic Peninsula wilderness plan is scaled back, but is it a compromise?

Gabriel Spitzer

Senator Patty Murray and Congressman Norm Dicks hit the Olympic Peninsula Thursday, trying to sell locals on a plan to designate more wilderness there.…

A grassroots campaign of local conservation groups is hoping to get federally owned land in the San Juans declared a National Conservation Area.

Environment

Campaign to protect precious lands in San Juan Islands

Bellamy Pailthorp

The San Juan Islands are known for pristine natural beauty that includes a national wildlife refuge and several remote state parks. But they also contain…

Environment

Fees boost price of Washington state park pass beyond $30

Austin Jenkins

The true cost of the new annual pass for Washington state parks will be $30 plus fees, when purchased online or at a licensed dealer.That's because of…