• Gas prices dropped nearly 20 cents since last week — but experts warn it could spike again
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    Gas prices dropped nearly 20 cents since last week — but experts warn it could spike again

    May 30, 2026 - By 

    The national average for a gallon of gas dropped to $4.35 this week as crude oil prices eased amid reports of possible peace talks involving Iran. WASHINGTON — Gas prices appear to be easing a bit nationwide after weeks of increases, with the national average falling nearly 20 cents since a week ago as oil prices dropped amid reports of peace talks with Iran. AAA said the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline stood at $4.356 Saturday, down from $4.529 last Saturday. However, prices remain elevated compared to recent years as the busy summer driving season gets underway.…

  • 22 gray whales found dead in Washington as researchers warn of rising strandings
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    22 gray whales found dead in Washington as researchers warn of rising strandings

    May 25, 2026 - By 

    Washington researchers report 22 gray whale strandings this year, highlighting concerns over malnutrition and vessel strikes as Arctic feeding areas change BREMERTON, Wash. — Gray whale deaths continue to climb along Washington’s coast and in the Puget Sound, with researchers now documenting 22 strandings statewide this year as concerns grow over changing conditions in Arctic feeding grounds. The latest confirmed death involved a male gray whale found near Bremerton on May 20, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Researchers said the whale showed signs of malnutrition and blunt force trauma. Scientists with the Cascadia Research Collective and…