Bellamy Pailthorp

As electricity providers in Washington scramble to find new sources of renewable energy, Skagit Public Utility District has successfully demonstrated the use of small hydro-electric turbines.

They call it a “treasure map” that shows the “risk of repeal,” if voters approve Initiative 2117 , to roll back Washington state's landmark Climate Commitment Act.

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Ten years ago, Seattle officially began recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day as a paid holiday instead of Columbus Day. This year's all-day celebration started on Seattle’s waterfront.

The public lands commissioner race is shaping up to be a clash over forest management styles – and how to best use that resource in the face of climate change.

Washington’s Commissioner of Public Lands runs the state Department of Natural Resources. The agency is responsible for managing nearly 6 million acres of public lands — everything from coastal waters and aquatic reserves, to working forests, farms, recreation areas and commercial developments.

Washington voter Initiative 2066 would repeal or prohibit certain regulations that discourage the use of natural gas and promote electrification.

If approved, Initiative 2117 would prohibit Washington state agencies from imposing any kind of carbon tax and repeal the state's “cap and invest” law on carbon emissions.

The "No on Initiative 2117" campaign saw an early victory and Dave Upthegrove took an election night lead in the race for Commissioner of Public Lands.

Opponents of Washington voter Initiative 2066 conceded the election, but they say they’ll file suit to overturn the initiative after the results are certified in December.