Seattle Green News (11 - 20 of 611)
Sumner, Washington landowners fined $18,000 for wetlands violations (WA)
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(Seattle – August 18, 2010) Michael and Stacey Ota have agreed to pay a $18,000 penalty for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act at their property at 3201 West Valley Highway in Sumner, Washington, according to an order from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Forest fire in Cascades foothills now 46 percent contained
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HOCKINSON, Wash. -- Wildland firefighters, enduring scorching heat, today began to make significant headway against a fire burning in industrial timberland in the Cascade foothills of east Clark County.
More than 100 firefighters battling Hilltop blaze
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More than 100 firefighters on Sunday tried to tame the 60-acre Hilltop Fire in the Yacolt Burn State Forest, and by nightfall officials said the fire was about 28 percent contained.
States struggle to curb pollution by cruise ships
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After a week aboard the Carnival Spirit, its passengers can't help but hit the Seattle pier a little tired. They're grinning too.
Washington small farmers say they need help
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GRANDVIEW, Wash. -- Grandview farmer Adolfo Alvarez is worried and angry. After three years of poor returns on his crops, he isn't eligible for more loans, has no more equity to leverage and no government program to come to his rescue.
Wet year washes out local flower farms
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A sunny start to April led the Hmong flower growers of King and Snohomish counties to an early planting of asters, sunflowers, zinnias and their best cash crop, dahlias.
State maps out future for Mount Spokane
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Mount Spokane State Park's future is mapped after the Washington Parks and Recreation Commission adopted a master plan Thursday for the oldest and largest state park.
Red tide shuts down shellfish harvesting in Pierce County
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The State Health Department shut down shellfish harvesting at most Pierce County beaches Thursday because of high levels of paralytic shellfish poison ("red tide").
Study finds chemicals in Washington water and fish
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SEATTLE -- Widespread low levels of man-made chemicals used to produce nonstick cookware and breathable waterproof clothing have been detected in Washington water and fish, according to a Department of Ecology study released Tuesday.
State says wildfire numbers are down
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SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Washington Department of Natural Resources said Tuesday that wildfire numbers are below average despite a higher-than-usual number of lightning strikes this year.
