Snowstorms target New England and Pacific Northwest

(NEW YORK) -- Storms are targeting both coasts on Sunday, with rain and snow slamming the Northeast and the Pacific Northwest.On the East Coast, a rainstorm soaked Philadelphia, New York and Boston on Sunday.Several inches of snow are piling up Sunday into Monday from the... Read More.

Is the Northwest Vulnerable to a Maui-style Wildfire?

The tragic wind-whipped Maui firestorm burned through Lahaina last month and took too many lives. The public warning system with that wildfire broke down. How does the public warning system here shape up in comparison?First, what is the warning system and how does it... Read More.

Federal Grants for Everett and Bellingham Shipbuilders Deliver Jobs, Boost Northwest Washington’s Marine Economy

Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) congratulated two Northwest Washington small businesses that were awarded federal grants under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) Assistance to Small Shipyards Grant Program, which helps shipyards modernize, increase productivity and create jobs.MARAD awarded $1,168,613 to Everett... Read More.

Two dead in Oregon as heat wave bakes Pacific Northwest

(NEW YORK) -- The severe heat in the Northwest has now turned deadly, with the Oregon state medical examiner reporting two suspected heat deaths on Wednesday.With temperatures expected to stay in the triple digits across much of the Northwest this weekend, officials are warning... Read More.