Snowstorms target New England and Pacific Northwest Sunday, December 3 by ABC News(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.
Pacific Northwest lawmakers press Biden administration on leaked salmon plan Friday, December 1 by The Center Square (The Center Square) – Four Pacific Northwest lawmakers are pressing the Biden administration for more answers on a possible settlement of long-standing litigation over federal dams on the... Read More.
Is the Northwest Vulnerable to a Maui-style Wildfire? Saturday, September 30 by Ted BuehnerThe 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.
Larsen Encourages Northwest Washington Students to Compete in 2023 Congressional App Challenge Tuesday, September 12 by Marcee MaylinThe 2023 Congressional App Challenge is open to all middle and high school students who live or attend school in Washington’s Second District.Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) is encouraging all middle and high school students who live in or attend school in Washington’s Second Congressional... Read More.
Northwest Regional Aviation to Conduct Disaster Response Drill on June 6 Friday, June 2 by Tristan HalsenThe Northwest Regional Aviation consortium will be conducting a disaster response exercise in Snohomish County on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Aircraft from Snohomish, King, Pierce, and Spokane County Sheriff’s Departments, along with the Washington State Patrol,... Read More.
This is what extreme heat can do to your body as record-setting temperatures rip through Pacific Northwest Monday, May 15 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The Pacific Northwest was hit by a record-breaking heat wave over the weekend, with the highest temperatures seen at this point in the season.Portland, Oregon, reached 93 degrees on Saturday -- breaking a record set in 1973 -- and 92 degrees... Read More.
Federal Grants for Everett and Bellingham Shipbuilders Deliver Jobs, Boost Northwest Washington’s Marine Economy Thursday, May 4 by Marcee MaylinToday, 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.
Northwest US to see heavy snowfall, South facing string of tornadoes Monday, November 28 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Parts of the Northwest could get up to two feet of snow on Monday and Tuesday, as a cross-country storm will bring snow and tornadoes in parts of the U.S.A winter storm watch has been issued for Spokane, Washington late Tuesday... Read More.
Enjoy the Northwest Autumn’s Bounty in the Outdoors Monday, October 3 by Marcee MaylinBefore daylight wanes any further, it's time to head outdoors for wild edible foraging and wildlife viewing; hunting or fishing; and possibly digging for razor clams on coastal beaches.Fall is an exciting time around Washington to embrace the vibrant change of scenery, go on... Read More.
Heat suspected as cause of 10 fatalities following Pacific Northwest heat wave Monday, August 1 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Medical examiners are investigating whether the deaths of 10 people who died during a brutal heat wave in the Pacific Northwest last week were heat related, according to officials.Temperatures in the triple digits were recorded across much of the Pacific Northwest... Read More.
Two dead in Oregon as heat wave bakes Pacific Northwest Thursday, July 28 by ABC News(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.
Heat warnings issued for Pacific Northwest as temperatures break records Wednesday, July 27 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Excessive heat warnings were in effect for parts of the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday, as temperatures topped 100 degrees.Portland, Oregon hit 102 degrees, while in Redding, California, temperatures reached 103 degrees. Temperatures in Medford, Oregon, climbed to 107 degrees on Monday.People... Read More.