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Washington · Washington Coast

Washington Removed More Than 2 Million Invasive Crabs. Why Scientists Aren't Celebrating

Washington removed a record 2.16 million European green crabs from its coastal waters in a single year. Yet the growing catch reveals a troubling problem: in some bays, the invaders are becoming more abundant despite intensive trapping. Oyster farms, native marine life and coastal ecosystems remain at risk.

WE PNW Editorial Desk · 8 min read

Washington

Washington Ferries Mostly Restore Service After Massive Sickout

Thirteen of the system’s 18 vessels were out of service at one point Monday. Most routes were back to regular service Tuesday, though some crew-related cancellations continued.

WE PNW editorial desk · 1 min read

Washington · Longview, Washington

Five Months After Longview Mill Disaster, Questions About Accountability Remain

Eleven workers died when a chemical tank collapsed at the Nippon Dynawave mill. A federal report later said contractors had repeatedly warned that the tank was unsafe.

WE PNW editorial desk · 1 min read