Here's what you need to know about some of the major fires in the Pacific Northwest. Oregon fire map Durkee Fire. The Durkee Fire has burned just under 295,000 acres in eastern Oregon and is 80% ...

A map from the Federal Railroad Administration shows the possible route for a proposed high-speed rail route in the Pacific Northwest. Advocates have long called for bullet trains in the region ...

The Pacific Northwest is facing its second major heat wave of the summer, following an early heat wave in May. The extreme heat first arrived in parts of Washington and Oregon state on Sunday and ...

Scientists have mapped one of the most hazardous spots on the globe in unprecedented detail: a 600-mile geologic boundary just off the Pacific Northwest coast. Along this fraught stretch, called ...

It’s the big leaf maples and vine maples that are the real showstoppers in the Pacific Northwest’s mountainous areas. The pops of yellow, orange, and red these trees provide make for a great ...

February continues to trend warmer and slightly drier for much of the Pacific Northwest. If that trend continues, spring may arrive in western Oregon and Washington sooner rather than later ...

The Pacific Northwest faces a multitude of major fires, blanketing the region in smoke and evacuation notices. More than 1 million acres have burned in Oregon and in Washington, Governor Jay ...

A fault off the Pacific coast could devastate Washington, Oregon and Northern California with a major earthquake and tsunami. Researchers mapped it comprehensively for the first time.

Pacific NW magazine writer Sandi Doughton covers enough tsunami and earthquake news to know where it's safest to visit. Tip: Look for evacuation signs and maps.

Pacific NW; Scientists map one of Earth’s top hazards in the Pacific Northwest June 7, 2024 Updated Fri., June 7, 2024 at 1:23 p.m. The yellow areas depicted in this map show areas that would be ...