Local animal rescue organizations on standby to help out with Hurricane Ian relief
Animal rescue organizations in the Puget Sound are ready to help emergency shelters affected by Hurricane Ian.
China earthquake: 6.8 magnitude quake leaves 21 dead, triggers landslides
The deadly earthquake occurred while 21 million residents in the province were already under a COVID-19 lockdown. Authorities reported stones and soil falling from mountainsides, causing damage to homes and power interruptions.
Coastal Washington tribe builds tsunami refuge tower
There’s a new option to escape a tsunami for people on the southwest coast of Washington.
Family watched helplessly as their home washed away in Yellowstone flood
Earlier this month, the Yellowstone region saw some of the worst flooding in its history. Several roads, buildings and trees were destroyed by the rushing water in an area known for its pristine beauty.
Newly-launched 'MyShake' app alerts users to incoming earthquakes
A new iPhone app from the U.S. Geological Survey warns users when an earthquake is about to hit.
Do you live near a landslide? DNR map tracks areas of slide risk across Western WA
A map compiled by the Washington Department of Natural Resources shows areas of landslide risk across Western Washington.
Japan earthquake: 6.1-magnitude temblor strikes Tokyo area
A powerful earthquake has shaken the Tokyo area. Officials say it registered as a 6.1-magnitude quake.
Seattle organization supporting Haitian children following earthquake
We now know more than half a million children are affected by the devastating earthquake in Haiti-- UNICEF estimates 1.2 million people, including 540,000 children, have been affected.
Humanitarian relief efforts underway in Haiti, as Washington-based organization mobilizes disaster response
A humanitarian organization based in our region is mobilizing disaster response in Haiti.
More than 60 dead, dozens missing amid Germany, Belgium flooding 'disaster'
More than 60 people have died and dozens are missing as severe flooding in Germany and Belgium turned streams and streets into raging, debris-filled torrents that swept away cars and toppled houses.
Mudslide aftermath: Evacuation orders lifted for Bond Fire burn area
Evacuation orders have been lifted for the Bond Fire burn area Friday evening.
White House climate czar calls Texas winter storm 'a wake-up call' for US
President Joe Biden's national climate adviser says. the deadly winter storm that caused widespread power outages in Texas and other states is a “wake-up call” for the United States to build energy systems and other infrastructure that are more reliable.