Washington is poised to become the ninth state in the nation to ban the use of thin plastic bags in retail sales. After passing both chambers of the Legislature with strong bipartisan support, it was signed by the president of the state Senate on Wednesday.

Paper or plastic? Washington lawmakers pass statewide ban on single-use plastic bags

Stories about the environment focused on the Pacific Northwest, with many from KNKX's Environment reporter, Bellamy Pailthorp.

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Paper or plastic? Washington lawmakers pass statewide ban on single-use plastic bags

Paper or plastic? Washington lawmakers pass statewide ban on single-use plastic bags