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wildfires in Washington State

In the face of danger: a personal account of wildland firefighting

Submitted by James L. Ellis on Fri, 06/19/2026 - 11:10 am

As wildfire season approaches, we present a gripping, first-person account of wildland firefighting in Washington State. The latest in a series of personal impacts from wildfires.

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ICYMI: Clean fuels report card is A+++

Submitted by Leah Missik on Fri, 05/29/2026 - 1:19 pm

Turns out clean fuels work for cleaner air and healthier communities.

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What’s wrong with Washington’s energy codes? I’m so glad you asked!

Submitted by Deepa Sivarajan on Mon, 05/18/2026 - 2:08 pm

Campaign redux! Updating our energy codes (again) is crucial for our climate, because the energy we use to heat and cool our buildings is the fastest-growing source of climate pollution in Washington.

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Expecting the Unexpected: Why wildland firefighters think about heat when it’s cold

Submitted by James L. Ellis on Mon, 03/30/2026 - 12:14 pm

Many of us don't think about forest fires during the cold weather months, but an important few definitely have: wildland firefighters working with Washington's Department of Natural Resources. Guest contributor James Ellis is a wildlands firefighter who is also currently incarcerated. Read - or listen to - his story.

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A wrap on Washington's 2026 legislative session

Submitted by Leah Missik on Fri, 03/20/2026 - 12:58 pm

What do a sprint, a time warp, a whirlwind, and a pressure cooker have in common? They are all frequently used metaphors for Washington’s short, 60-day legislative session.

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No coal bailout

What part of "no more coal" doesn't Trump understand?

Submitted by Meredith Connolly on Fri, 03/13/2026 - 12:00 pm

Washington State is so over coal. We banned it from our power plants, from our ports—and from our air and water. The Trump administration's heavy-handed attempt to keep coal alive in the Northwest is backward-looking and unlawful. That's why we're fighting back.

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Keep your commitment

Are WA lawmakers about to take your climate funds?

Submitted by Joëlle Robinson on Fri, 02/27/2026 - 10:41 am

Lawmakers are preparing to take climate funds for unrelated expenses, which would break trust with a majority of voters, who overwhelmingly voted to support the Climate Commitment Act on the ballot. Tell them to keep their commitment and protect CCA funds!

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Data stream

Getting answers about data centers and clean energy

Submitted by Stephanie Noren on Wed, 02/25/2026 - 1:27 pm

Data centers are driving electricity demand in the Northwest, and will likely requireenough new energy to power up to four Seattle-sized cities by 2030. How will they impact energy affordability, reliability, and Washington's clean energy goals?

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Vote NO on I-2066

Energy affordability and clean air on the line

Submitted by Stephanie Noren on Fri, 01/23/2026 - 11:44 am

WA Supreme Court to soon decide fate of I-2066
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Do Data Right

Tell WA legislators: do data centers right!

Submitted by Joëlle Robinson on Wed, 01/21/2026 - 9:35 am

Data centers must be clean, accountable and affordable.
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