Puyallup

A relatively simple, inexpensive method of filtering urban stormwater runoff dramatically boosted survival of newly hatched coho salmon in a WSU-led study.

Despite some hesitation about gene-edited foods, taste trumps everything, according to a WSU-led survey of U.S. consumers.

Studying toxic runoff to help save iconic salmon species, Stephanie Blair draws on science as well as the knowledge and connections of her Native American community.

A WSU alumnus with more than 20 years of service to Washington counties, Murray takes over from outgoing director Chad Kruger, who has led the center since 2017.

Puyallup mayor and Coug alum John Palmer said the city wanted to show how much it appreciates the connection between WSU and Puyallup residents during Higher Education Appreciation Week, Sept. 23-28.

WSU economist Karina Gallardo has had a banner year, topped off by being elected as the president of the Food Distribution Research Society.

Salmon exposed to toxic stormwater runoff can die in a matter of hours, and scientists are asking for Puget Sound area residents’ help in identifying affected streams.

John Stark, Puyallup Research & Extension Center, is working with the CDC to tackle diseases like West Nile Virus, Zika and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.

WSU scientists discover coho salmon die, chum salmon survive in polluted stormwater.

The free livestreaming event will take place 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 11.