A 9.2 megathrust earthquake on the Cascadia Subduction Zone would not just rattle the Pacific Northwest, it would redraw the ...

Across the United States, a growing body of climate research warns that some communities are racing toward futures so harsh ...

Prolonged dry, warm conditions this winter have led to the worst snowpack levels the state has seen since 1981, according to Oregon’s state climatologist Larry O’Neill.

Mid-winter sunshine dominates as the PNW mountains await much-needed snow amid the ongoing dry spell this January.

Warming seas and increased flooding threaten a way of life for Native Americans who have called the Pacific Northwest coast ...

Jan 20 (Reuters) - The world is facing irreversible water "bankruptcy", with billions of people struggling to cope with the ...

SEATTLE — In the lumber-centric Pacific Northwest, Douglas and noble fir are the classic choices for a Christmas tree — aromatic, good for ornaments and able to last a few weeks. But with hotter and ...

With many rivers and aquifers tapped beyond their limits, U.N. scientists say the world is entering an era of 'water ...

SEATTLE — It's foggy, cloudy, and raining in the Pacific Northwest much of the winter. Plus, the humidity is at 100%. But why does it still feel dry? Why do your lips still get chapped and your skin ...

Federal funding for public media has been eliminated. Take action now and protect OPB's independent journalism and essential programs for everyone. The beloved characters of James Herriot’s All ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Winter rains return for the start of the new year across western Oregon and southwest Washington. A storm from the south will continue to move north through Thursday. Rain will ...

This $1.25 million 37-foot-tall sculpture by artist Jill Anholt in front of Wichita Water Works is made of steel, aluminum and LEDs. Jaime Green Wichita’s public works and utilities director shared ...