Sheriff: 72-year-old man dead after being swept away by floodwaters
Authorities confirmed a 72-year-old Washington man died when his car was swept away during a flood in Cosmopolis.
Authorities confirmed a 72-year-old Washington man died when his car was swept away during a flood in Cosmopolis.
Pacific Northwest storm causes major flooding, slides, closes roads
Snow and rain continued to fall across the Pacific Northwest on Friday, forcing the closure of parts of Washington state’s two major highways — Interstate 90 and Interstate 5 — and causing flooding that swamped roads and closed schools in parts of Oregon.
Snow and rain continued to fall across the Pacific Northwest on Friday, forcing the closure of parts of Washington state’s two major highways — Interstate 90 and Interstate 5 — and causing flooding that swamped roads and closed schools in parts of Oregon.
I-5 in Lewis County reopens after closure due to flooding
Interstate 5 in Lewis County has reopened after it was shut down for several hours because of area flooding Friday morning.
Interstate 5 in Lewis County has reopened after it was shut down for several hours because of area flooding Friday morning.
Aerial video shows major flooding in Lewis County, Washington
In Lewis County, Washington, a 20-mile stretch of Interstate 5 was closed in both directions south of Chehalis due to rising flood water from the Chehalis River.
In Lewis County, Washington, a 20-mile stretch of Interstate 5 was closed in both directions south of Chehalis due to rising flood water from the Chehalis River.
Major flooding expected along south Thurston County rivers
Thurston County Emergency Management (TCEM) is telling residents to expect major flooding along several south county rivers, some residents being told to be prepared for evacuation.
Thurston County Emergency Management (TCEM) is telling residents to expect major flooding along several south county rivers, some residents being told to be prepared for evacuation.
Landslides close several roads in western Washington counties
With heavy rain hitting western Washington, several landslides and mudslides have shut down roads and highways in several counties.
With heavy rain hitting western Washington, several landslides and mudslides have shut down roads and highways in several counties.
Skokomish Valley: Residents in flood-prone areas asked to evacuate ahead of road closures
Residents in flood-prone areas of the Skokomish Valley were asked on Thursday, Jan. 6 to evacuate for at least 72 hours.
Residents in flood-prone areas of the Skokomish Valley were asked on Thursday, Jan. 6 to evacuate for at least 72 hours.
Snow, rain brings flood concerns to Pacific Northwest
The latest storm to hit the Pacific Northwest brought flood warnings, the shutdown of major mountain passes, school closures and icy roads Thursday.
The latest storm to hit the Pacific Northwest brought flood warnings, the shutdown of major mountain passes, school closures and icy roads Thursday.
President Biden issues major disaster declaration for historic November floods
President Joe Biden has announced a major disaster declaration for the state of Washington in response to the historic flooding that occurred in November.
President Joe Biden has announced a major disaster declaration for the state of Washington in response to the historic flooding that occurred in November.
Fish and Wildlife officers need help identifying poachers who killed, decapitated elk near Spokane
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is looking for help identifying poachers who killed and decapitated three bull elk in Spokane County.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is looking for help identifying poachers who killed and decapitated three bull elk in Spokane County.
U.S. close to finishing buried nuke waste cleanup at Idaho site
Officials say the lengthy project to dig up radioactive waste buried beneath the Idaho National Laboratory is nearly finished.
Officials say the lengthy project to dig up radioactive waste buried beneath the Idaho National Laboratory is nearly finished.
Christmas tree pickup, recycling tips for after the holidays
The National Christmas Tree Association is offering tips on how to get rid of your real Christmas tree without burning it or throwing it in the trash.
The National Christmas Tree Association is offering tips on how to get rid of your real Christmas tree without burning it or throwing it in the trash.
France will require new car ads to promote walking, cycling
In 2022, new car ads in France will encourage greener alternatives like walking or cycling, while several fruits and vegetables will no longer be sold in plastic.
In 2022, new car ads in France will encourage greener alternatives like walking or cycling, while several fruits and vegetables will no longer be sold in plastic.
Biden raises standards on vehicle mileage to fight climate change
In a major step to fight climate change, the Biden administration is raising vehicle mileage standards to significantly reduce emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases.
In a major step to fight climate change, the Biden administration is raising vehicle mileage standards to significantly reduce emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases.
Gov. Inslee announces $187M plan for WA salmon recovery
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has proposed investing $187 million in salmon recovery as part of his 2022 budget and policy proposals.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has proposed investing $187 million in salmon recovery as part of his 2022 budget and policy proposals.
Siberia set arctic heat record in 2020, UN weather agency affirms
Average temperatures were up to 10 degrees Celsius more than usual in Arctic Siberia. It played a key role in forest fires, loss of sea ice and global temperature rises that made 2020 one of the three hottest years on record.
Average temperatures were up to 10 degrees Celsius more than usual in Arctic Siberia. It played a key role in forest fires, loss of sea ice and global temperature rises that made 2020 one of the three hottest years on record.
Inslee unveils climate proposals ahead of budget plan
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday announced several climate related proposals for the next legislative session, including a plan to offer rebates for new and used electric vehicles, on top of the sales tax exemption that currently exists for such vehicles in the state.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday announced several climate related proposals for the next legislative session, including a plan to offer rebates for new and used electric vehicles, on top of the sales tax exemption that currently exists for such vehicles in the state.
Crews cleaning up oil spill at Colman Dock
Coast Guard and Department of Ecology crews are helping clean up an oil spill at Colman Dock in downtown Seattle.
Coast Guard and Department of Ecology crews are helping clean up an oil spill at Colman Dock in downtown Seattle.
Endangered whale gives birth while caught in fishing rope, scientists say
Scientists off the coast of Georgia have spotted an endangered right whale that gave birth while entangled in fishing rope.
Scientists off the coast of Georgia have spotted an endangered right whale that gave birth while entangled in fishing rope.
Whatcom County braces for snow as flood recovery continues
Historic floods hit Whatcom County last month, and some homeowners can't return home without heat as the first snow arrives.
Historic floods hit Whatcom County last month, and some homeowners can't return home without heat as the first snow arrives.