Leah Pezzetti

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New research efforts in WA reveal new bee species never found before

A new volunteer-based team is seeking out information on what bees exist in Washington, revealing hundreds of species in the state. SEATTLE — Spring has always been the season of pollinators,...

This is when University of Washington cherry trees will hit peak bloom

A warmer winter was indicating a slightly earlier peak bloom, but the cold snap that brought snow to The Quad has now delayed the timing. SEATTLE — A warm winter...

Hurricane Hunters take on atmospheric rivers to improve West Coast forecasts

The Hurricane Hunters spend three months flying over Pacific storms to fill critical data gaps as atmospheric rivers pummel the West Coast. SEATTLE — When a series of back-to-back atmospheric rivers...

The Sky Above: Total lunar eclipse coming in March

This Sky Above episode showcases the total lunar eclipse that will turn the moon a deep shade of red, astronomical spring, and a dazzling planetary conjunction. SEATTLE — On this March...

She competes in near-freezing water. But, she can’t find any in the Pacific Northwest

A Washington ice swimmer spent 18 months preparing to break a national record. Then Puget Sound stopped cooperating. SEATTLE — Melissa Kegler has spent years willingly inducing hypothermia.  ...

Olympic marmot under consideration for endangered species status

This social, whistling rodent is only found in Washington’s Olympic Mountains. Here’s why Fish and Wildlife is considering this new protection. SEATTLE — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has determined...

February’s Sky Above: PNW connections to NASA Artemis II launch

This month's The Sky Above features astronomical events happening this month, including a parade of planets and a local connection to the Artemis II mission. SEATTLE — The February episode of...

January brings final supermoon before budget cuts threaten Washington space industry | Sky Above

January’s episode includes the final consecutive supermoon’s impact on an impressive meteor shower, plus a conversation with a space policy expert. SEATTLE — KING 5’s January episode of the Sky Above...

Leah Pezzetti

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