Opinion - We led NOAA — we expect Neil Jacobs to defend it

Neil Jacobs, the new head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, has a critical responsibility to ensure the ...
KALW

The lasting effects of Trump's proposed budget cuts to NOAA

Trump’s 2026 budget proposes a $4.5B cut, about 30 percent, targeting programs related to climate research, including the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research.

‘Wholesale destruction’: Government shutdown or not, critical science programs are at risk

By Jessica McKenzie The United States is hurtling towards a potential government shutdown if Congress does not pass a budget or short-term funding bill by the end of the month, and the fate of the ...
The New York Times

Senate Confirms ‘Sharpiegate’ Meteorologist to Lead NOAA

Neil Jacobs was found to have violated NOAA’s code of ethics after an investigation into an incident that centered on an altered hurricane forecast map in 2019. By Scott Dance The Senate on Tuesday ...
Yahoo

‘Sharpiegate’ meteorologist confirmed as NOAA chief

The Senate has voted to confirm President Trump’s pick to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as part of a group of nominees confirmed en masse. The Senate voted 51-47 on ...
KUOW

Furloughed feds pick up Seattle beach trash to keep serving the public

Furloughed federal employees were out in the rain picking up cigarette butts, bottle caps, and other trash at Seattle’s ...