Great Washington ShakeOut 2026: What to know about the statewide drill on Oct. 15
In Washington state alone, more than 1.5 million participants are registered for the Great Washington ShakeOut, a statewide event centered around the life-saving "Drop, Cover and Hold On" action.
In Washington state alone, more than 1.5 million participants are registered for the Great Washington ShakeOut, a statewide event centered around the life-saving "Drop, Cover and Hold On" action.
A look back at Washington's deadly Columbus Day windstorm of 1962
64 years ago, the Pacific Northwest was slammed by one of the strongest and deadliest storms the region has ever seen. The Columbus Day Storm or "The Big Blow" brought wind gusts of over 100 mph to parts of western Washington, causing huge amounts of damage and killing 46 people along the West Coast.
64 years ago, the Pacific Northwest was slammed by one of the strongest and deadliest storms the region has ever seen. The Columbus Day Storm or "The Big Blow" brought wind gusts of over 100 mph to parts of western Washington, causing huge amounts of damage and killing 46 people along the West Coast.
Kīlauea volcano activity prompts trail closures at popular Hawaii national park
Renewed activity at Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano has prompted temporary trail closures at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park after more than 200 shallow earthquakes were recorded beneath the summit and a magnitude-3.4 quake triggered small rockfalls.
Renewed activity at Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano has prompted temporary trail closures at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park after more than 200 shallow earthquakes were recorded beneath the summit and a magnitude-3.4 quake triggered small rockfalls.
What is a Kelvin wave? How underwater phenomena impacts sea levels during El Niño
Kelvin waves are massive underwater waves that occur during a strong El Niño event and could increase flood risks for low-lying shorelines.
Kelvin waves are massive underwater waves that occur during a strong El Niño event and could increase flood risks for low-lying shorelines.
The importance of being prepared for natural disasters
September is national Emergency Preparedness Month, meant to bring awareness to your local weather and disaster hazards.
September is national Emergency Preparedness Month, meant to bring awareness to your local weather and disaster hazards.
Judge rules Trump administration plan to cut FEMA workforce in half was unlawful
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration’s plan to cut the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s workforce by 50% violated congressional protections governing the agency.
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration’s plan to cut the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s workforce by 50% violated congressional protections governing the agency.
Search for survivors continues after Nepal flooding
Days after catastrophic flooding in Nepal, rescuers are still searching for survivors and victims, including hundreds of workers believed to be trapped in tunnels.
Days after catastrophic flooding in Nepal, rescuers are still searching for survivors and victims, including hundreds of workers believed to be trapped in tunnels.
Scientists explain devastating flash floods in Nepal
Environmental scientists are explaining the devastating flash flooding that struck along the Nepal-Tibet border, saying climate change may play a role.
Environmental scientists are explaining the devastating flash flooding that struck along the Nepal-Tibet border, saying climate change may play a role.
How to help survivors after catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet
Humanitarian groups are mobilizing to help survivors after catastrophic flooding near the Nepal-China border left hundreds dead or missing, including Americans.
Humanitarian groups are mobilizing to help survivors after catastrophic flooding near the Nepal-China border left hundreds dead or missing, including Americans.
Indiana storms, flooding leave at least 7 dead as waters peak in Indianapolis
Days of severe storms and flooding across Indiana have left at least six people dead, including a 4-year-old boy, as swollen rivers inundated communities.
Days of severe storms and flooding across Indiana have left at least six people dead, including a 4-year-old boy, as swollen rivers inundated communities.
Tropical Storm Lala now a Category 1 hurricane
Tropical Storm Lala has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane, and residents of Hawaii's Big Island are preparing for the worst.
Tropical Storm Lala has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane, and residents of Hawaii's Big Island are preparing for the worst.
Two helicopter pilots killed in crash while battling Utah wildfire
Two helicopter pilots were killed when their Sikorsky Skycrane crashed while battling a wildfire in Utah’s Fishlake National Forest, officials confirmed Saturday.
Two helicopter pilots were killed when their Sikorsky Skycrane crashed while battling a wildfire in Utah’s Fishlake National Forest, officials confirmed Saturday.
President Trump approves emergency declaration for wildfires in WA
FEMA will assist six counties and three tribes impacted by wildfires.
FEMA will assist six counties and three tribes impacted by wildfires.
Netflix documentary star Nirmal Purja among 10 climbers confirmed dead after Pakistan avalanche
Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja and nine other climbers have been confirmed dead after an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak.
Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja and nine other climbers have been confirmed dead after an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak.
Fourth firefighter dies after Colorado wildfire burnover near Utah border
A fourth firefighter has died from injuries sustained in a deadly Colorado wildfire burnover, nearly a month after he and fellow crew members were overtaken by rapidly spreading flames near the Colorado-Utah border.
A fourth firefighter has died from injuries sustained in a deadly Colorado wildfire burnover, nearly a month after he and fellow crew members were overtaken by rapidly spreading flames near the Colorado-Utah border.
Map: See where wildfire smoke is thickest across US
Heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires spread across large parts of the United States on Thursday, blanketing areas from the Great Lakes to portions of the East Coast.
Heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires spread across large parts of the United States on Thursday, blanketing areas from the Great Lakes to portions of the East Coast.
Search for survivors continue with thousands missing after Venezuela disasters
With the death toll topping 1,400 and tens of thousands still missing, international rescue crews are racing to find survivors after back-to-back 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes devastated Venezuela.
With the death toll topping 1,400 and tens of thousands still missing, international rescue crews are racing to find survivors after back-to-back 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes devastated Venezuela.
Utah wildfire grows rapidly, forcing more evacuations
A fast-moving wildfire in southern Utah grew rapidly overnight, fueled by intense heat, strong winds, and extremely dry conditions, prompting additional evacuation orders.
A fast-moving wildfire in southern Utah grew rapidly overnight, fueled by intense heat, strong winds, and extremely dry conditions, prompting additional evacuation orders.
See the photos: Before and after satellite images show aftermath of deadly earthquakes in Venezuela
Satellite images captured the devastating aftermath of the deadly back-to-back earthquakes that struck Venezuela late Wednesday.
Satellite images captured the devastating aftermath of the deadly back-to-back earthquakes that struck Venezuela late Wednesday.
Huge 7.8 earthquake strikes off the coast of the Philippines
The southern Philippines was rocked Monday morning by a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake that also triggered concerns about a possible tsunami in the region.
The southern Philippines was rocked Monday morning by a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake that also triggered concerns about a possible tsunami in the region.