Leah Pezzetti

Sep 30, 2024 | savingseafood.org | Leah Pezzetti |Mia Hunt

September 30, 2024 — As the Pacific Northwest’s crabbing crisis continues, scientists are still working to determine if this year’s snow crabbing season will be canceled for a third straight year. “The reality of the situation is that until we see more recruitment into that large male size class that the fishery targets, it seems in conversations that the industry is preparing for closure,” said Erin Fedewa, a scientist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Sep 28, 2024 | abc10.com | Leah Pezzetti |Mia Hunt

WASHINGTON, USA — As the Pacific Northwest's crabbing crisis continues, scientists are still working to determine if this year's snow crabbing season will be canceled for a third straight year. "The reality of the situation is that until we see more recruitment into that large male size class that the fishery targets, it seems in conversations that the industry is preparing for closure," said Erin Fedewa, a scientist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Aug 25, 2024 | king5.com | Leah Pezzetti

PORT ANGELES, Wash. — John Drain is a Port Angeles resident with developmental disabilities who is furthering his passion for photography thanks to a cell phone from the state’s Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). Drain has always loved taking photos. One of Drain's caregivers, Kimmi Andis, said he never felt inclined to get a cellphone – until it was needed for photos.

Aug 22, 2024 | king5.com | Leah Pezzetti

KENNEWICK, Wash. — A team of about 20 volunteers has spent the last 15 years slowly chipping away at uncovering mammoth remains near Kennewick, Washington, simultaneously inviting the public to watch the process. Their focus is not just on the bones, but on uncovering information about other creatures and climate from that time. It’s been a slow and steady process. The bones were first accidentally discovered in 1999 by a previous landowner who was digging on the property.

Jul 30, 2024 | king5.com | Leah Pezzetti

PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University (WSU) scientists are on a mission to move away from artificial turf and back to real grass. "The whole goal of this research is to help people use real turf on sports fields instead of artificial turf,” Neff said. Neff said there are many cons to artificial turf. Turf can run 20 degrees warmer than real grass and still needs water to cool off.   The biggest reason to move away from turf for Neff is the environmental impact it has.