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Trump’s executive order sparks concern among PNW loggers

Logging has a lengthy history in the Pacific Northwest and local industry leaders say it’s taken decades to find a balance between economy and environment. SEATTLE — The US Forest Service...

Big skywatching events in June in western Washington

KING 5’s June edition of The Sky Above features a look at the changing season, this month’s full moon, the Bootids meteor shower and the best ways and places to view ...

Mount St. Helens environment recovering 45 years after eruption

With most plants and animals now back, scientists are shifting their observation focus. ST HELENS, Wash. — When Mount St. Helens erupted in 1980, hundreds of square miles surrounding the volcano...

Big skywatching events in May in western Washington

As part of the new show "The Sky Above," Meteorologist Leah Pezzetti explains the biggest celestial events to watch for in May. SEATTLE — From a meteor shower to the one-year...

Coffee prices continue to surge as growing regions see climate extremes

Local coffee shop owners ask for continued support as the price for raw beans stays high, that will trickle down to an increase in prices at local coffee shops. SEATTLE —...

New all-women carpentry program launches in Washington

Only 7% of carpenters are women in Washington, so this union is hoping to recruit more into the industry. KENT, Wash. — The Western States Regional Council of Carpenters union (WSRCC)...

Peak bloom is around the corner: What to know about University of Washington’s cherry blossoms

According to UW, the trees have pink buds and florets are visible. SEATTLE — It's a highly anticipated season in Seattle: Peak cherry blossom bloom. Annually, nearly 30 cherry...

King County planting trees from warmer PNW regions to test resilience

With warmer and drier summers, Washington trees are not thriving, so county leaders hope to find more climate-resilient trees. KING COUNTY, Wash. — As western Washington summers become warmer and drier,...

Leah Pezzetti

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