Heroic Texas firefighter rescues dog submerged in semi-frozen pond
A local firefighter in Odessa, Texas was caught on video rescuing a dog separated from her owner and trapped in a semi-frozen pond.
Price gouging plagues Texans searching for lodging, necessities amid winter storm
Officials in Texas say the winter storm that knocked out power and water to millions of residents is providing an opportunity for some unscrupulous merchants to take advantage of the situation by charging exorbitant prices for essential supplies.
Americans should prepare for more catastrophic storms in the future amid climate change, experts warn
The deadly winter storms that knocked out power for millions in Texas and other states have exceeded the worst-case scenarios of many U.S. utilities.
Texas power outages seen from space in stunning before-and-after photos
Images from the NOAA-NASA Suomi NPP satellite compared before-and-after photos of the lights in Houston, Texas during a record-breaking winter storm.
Oregon power outage: ‘Most dangerous conditions’ ever seen
The damage wrought by the storm to the power system was the worst in 40 years, and more than 2,000 power lines — about 208 miles in total — were still down as of Wednesday.
Polar vortex: 100 million Americans brace for next round of winter storm
More than 100 million people live in areas covered Wednesday by some type of winter weather warning, watch or advisory.
4 people die from carbon monoxide poisoning in Portland area
Four people died over the weekend due to carbon monoxide poisoning amid a winter storm that brought widespread power outages to Oregon.
Carbon monoxide poisoning: Know the signs
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, tasteless and odorless gas, so it can be difficult to know if you’re exposed to high concentrations of it.
Snoqualmie, Stevens passes reopen after lengthy closures
UPDATE: Stevens Pass reopened Wednesday morning. Both passes were open as of 9:30 a.m.
Nearly three-quarters of contiguous US covered in snow amid polar vortex
More than 73% of the lower 48 U.S. states were covered in snow this week, causing power outages and even impacting COVID-19 vaccine shipments.
Winter storm causes delay for truck drivers deliver goods across Snoqualmie Pass
Snoqualmie Pass reopens after nearly 24 hour closure due to avalanche dangers.
Follow the footprints: Snow helps Pierce County deputies nab not-so-smart burglar
Sometimes it's hard to catch a criminal. Other times, they make it too easy for officers.
Record-setting winter storm charges across the US, with 2nd storm on the way
A major winter storm left in its wake record-setting low temperatures across the U.S. The Pacific Northwest saw rare snow, a major blackout is ongoing in Texas and at the rough edge of the arctic blast, a deadly tornado ripped through a North Carolina town.
Snoqualmie Pass closed between North Bend and Ellensburg overnight
WSDOT says Snoqualmie Pass is closed overnight due to hazardous road conditions, and Stevens Pass will be closed until further notice.
Arlington senior citizens fear slick conditions while waiting for housing authority to clear snow and ice
A community of senior citizens said they are worried they will get stuck in snow and ice that has yet to be cleared from their parking lot from the weekend’s winter storms. They live at Wrobliski Manor, a property in Arlington owned by Housing Authority of Snohomish County.
WSP: Troopers responded to over 850 weather-related crashes in Western Washington
From Friday - Sunday, troopers responded to more than 861 weather-related collisions in Western Washington.
