2 bodies found in creeks as atmospheric river drops record-breaking rain in Pacific Northwest
People were rescued from raging rivers and roads submerged by high waters and authorities were investigating the deaths of two people whose bodies were found in Oregon creeks this week as an atmospheric river brought heavy rain, flooding and unseasonably warm temperatures to the Pacific Northwest.
PHOTOS: Man in small boat saved from raging Skykomish River in daring nighttime rescue
Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue made a daring nighttime water rescue after receiving a distress call from a man in a small boat on the Skykomish River near Monroe on Tuesday.
'We're here to help': Neighbors help neighbors as Skagit River continues to rise
Conditions in Cape Horn are getting tough for residents as the Skagit River continues to rise and is expected to crest at 36 feet.
Skokomish River Valley submerged by flooding
An atmospheric river brought extra rain to Mason County on Tuesday, causing flooding along the Skokomish River.
Rising Stillaguamish River hits flooding record in Arlington
Cresting at 21.34 feet, the Stillaguamish River in Arlington hit an all-time high Tuesday afternoon, as rains flood the North Sound.
Landslides from area flooding halts Amtrak service between Seattle and Portland
Amtrak train service has stopped between Seattle and Portland due to a landslide across the tracks.
I-5 in South Sound beset with flooding, poor visibility amid heavy rainfall
While heavy rains and flooding batter the North Sound, Western Washington's main thoroughfare is facing weather issues down south, too.
China and India lead the world's increase in carbon dioxide emissions this year
A team of scientists reported that the world this year pumped 1.1% more heat-trapping carbon dioxide into the air than last year because of increased pollution from China and India.
Snohomish residents brace for potential 'major flooding' this week
With the National Weather Service issuing a flood watch for most of western Washington until Wednesday, an atmospheric river could bring potential flooding to multiple rivers this week and ‘major flooding’ to the Snohomish River.
Leaked document says US is willing to build energy projects in case Snake River dams are breached
n a strong sign that the U.S. will consider breaching four controversial dams on the Snake River, a leaked Biden administration document says the government is prepared to help build clean energy projects to replace the power generated by the dams.
Most US cities would need new lead water pipes within 10 years under newly-proposed EPA rules
In the U.S., there are more than 9 million lead pipes still in the ground, which are typically the biggest source of lead in drinking water. Lead is particularly dangerous to young children.
Virgin Atlantic achieves 1st trans-Atlantic flight on sustainable 'jet-zero' fuel
The first commercial airliner to cross the Atlantic on a purely high-fat, low-emissions fuel flew Tuesday from London to New York in a step toward achieving what supporters called “jet zero."
Sea turtle nests set records on beaches in US, but global warming endangers their survival
This year alone, one stretch of Florida's Gulf Coast where 75 turtle nests had been counted, were wiped out by the surge from Hurricane Idalia in August.
Makah Tribe nearing final answer on bid to hunt whales again
The Makah tribe is one step closer to returning to the water to resume its traditional hunting of gray whales off the coast of Washington.
USDA reveals new version of Plant Hardiness Zone map
The map is updated for the first time in over 10 years and helps growers and gardeners determine which plants can thrive in certain weather conditions at locations in the U.S.