1+ week, 1+ day ago   (160+ words) Montgomery County residents are speaking out against any plan that would increase the amount of waste processed through the Shady Grove Transfer Station. As elected officials continue to consider the future of the Dickerson incinerator, some county residents spoke out…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (897+ words) July 18, 2026, 8:00 PM This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Read the story at Maryland Matters. A handful of environmental groups, and at least one legislator, are raising alarm about proposed changes to Maryland’s building…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago   (520+ words) Community members participated in a round table discussion about the pros and cons of the bill, which people worry could create new costs for sellers and consumers. News4’s Mauricio Casillas reports. A bottle of water or a can of soda…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (531+ words) February 15, 2026 / 9:27 AM EST / CBS News Spend some time staring at the famous painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware," and you can't miss the ice. It's everywhere. Cold weather became part of Washington's military strategy, says Alex Robb, an educator at Washington…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (460+ words) OLYMPIA — Washington’s gray wolf population grew by more than 17% in 2025, reaching its highest level since wolves naturally returned to the state nearly two decades ago, according to a new annual report released April 13 by the Washington Department of Fish and…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (305+ words) Imagine what it would be like if you had a helicopter havering over your neighborhood all day and night? That’s what residents say that's kind of what it sounds like at a data center in the Ashburn, Virginia area. News4 learned…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (274+ words) March 19, 2026, 5:05 PM D.C. city has the fastest growing rat population in the country, according to a study last year. Some city leaders are trying to cut that population by eliminating a favorite rodent hangout. Trash cans along the city’s sidewalks don’t…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (243+ words) WASHINGTON — The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is raising concerns over a proposed funding cut that could impact waterway safety. The Vessel Removal Program, which helps remove neglected and abandoned boats from waterways, is at risk. Commissioner of Public…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (308+ words) Washington state is working to reduce single-use plastics in restaurant orders, protecting public health by minimizing exposure to harmful microplastics and giving customers more control over what they receive. The Evergreen State's law around this, which came into effect at…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (289+ words) January 31, 2026, 8:56 AM The continued frigid temperatures and increased energy costs are putting added pressure on Maryland residents already struggling to pay their bills. Rigel Moore, the director of Maryland’s Office of Home Energy Programs, says there are a variety of…...