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Heavy rains was forecast to continue over the Gulf States on Saturday while the Pacific Northwest was expected to see scattered precipitation.
Mark Stover was the Pacific Northwest's dog-trainer-to-the-stars. He taught obedience to the pets of Pearl Jam and Nirvana, Starbucks chairman Howard Schultz and Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki. He also trained his own dog, Dingo — for protection.
The sun had barely peaked over the Taos Mountains. A half-dozen river otters from the Pacific Northwest seemed at home after being released Friday into the ice cold water of the Rio Pueblo de Taos.
Calling it an "insurance policy" for Pacific Northwest salmon, the Obama administration on Tuesday offered up a tougher conservation plan for the fish that includes climate-change monitoring and the "last-resort" possibility of removing dams.
NEW YORK - Jerry Orchard, 73, and his wife Nancy, 67, have always loved to RV. Since buying their first rig, in 1965, they have hit the road for family vacations. But when Jerry retired about 10 years ago, they decided to step things up a notch.
Forecasters are offering the hope of slightly cooler temperatures to Northwest residents after Seattle recorded the hottest day in its history and Portland fell just 1 degree short of its own record-breaker.
Officials from the United States and Canada say that American northern border policy, shaped by terrorism concerns and Mexican border issues, is negatively impacting Pacific Northwest communities.
One of the Pacific Northwest's largest fruit growers has had 100 percent of its peach and nectarine crops certified as organic, following a three-year transition period.
Several storm systems were forecast to produce unsettling weather across the nation on Thursday.
A storm front extending from the Plains to the Northeast was threatening heavy rainfall and gusty winds Wednesday, while most of the West and South was to stay dry.
The federal agency in charge of saving salmon in the Columbia River Basin from extinction should have a plan in place to remove dams on the lower Snake River if necessary, a federal judge said Friday.
Flood warnings were issued for the mid-Mississippi Valley, Illinois and Indiana early Tuesday, while blizzards were forecast for the Dakotas and Minnesota.
A strong storm system was slamming into the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday, while a weaker one slipped over the Northern and Central Plains.
Active weather was in store for the West Coast on Monday. Heavy snow showers were forecast for the Sierra Mountain range, with another 1 to 3 inches of accumulation predicted. Strong southeast wind gusts of up to 45 mph were to create periods of blowing snow and reduced visibility. The inland regions of Northern California were to remain under a Winter Storm Warning until Monday evening.
Scattered snow showers were forecast across the Northeast and the upper Midwest on Friday, while the Southwest was expected to be warm and the Northwest was predicted to be wet.
Wet weather and chilly temperatures were forecast for the East Coast on Saturday and rain and snow were expected across the West, with bitter cold predicted for some parts in between.
State officials began reopening Washington's major highways on Friday as floodwaters receded and road crews plowed away mud, snow and debris. But flooding continued on some major rivers, and residents of some low-lying areas were only beginning to tackle the cleanup of their sodden homes.
Active weather was to move into the eastern third of the country on Saturday. Heavy snow was forecast for the Ohio Valley and southern Great Lakes. Rain and some freezing rain were also likely through the Southeast and into the Tennessee Valley. Snow was to develop through New England. Various Winter Storm Warnings were in effect for this storm from the Ohio Valley through southern New England.
A low pressure system moving over the Plains was to affect several parts of the country Saturday.
Baylor is stuck in Oregon and the Top-25 women's matchup between the No. 7 Lady Bears and 12th-ranked California scheduled for Monday night has been canceled because of a heavy snowstorm hitting the Pacific Northwest.
High pressure over the East Coast brought pleasant, though not very seasonal weather to the region on Thursday. High temperatures soared into the 40s all the way north into coastal New England with clear skies reported across the Mid-Atlantic region.
Winter weather arrived before the season's official Dec. 21 beginning in much of the northern U.S. this week, which was pummeled by snow, ice and bitingly cold weather in a series of storms that rolled across the nation.
A storm was taking aim at the Northeast early Friday, dumping ice and snow on Pennsylvania, New York and New England, while a storm packing heavy rain and snow was forecast to slam the Northwest.
A storm was expected to pelt the Rockies and northern Plains with heavy snow, sleet, rain and strong winds on Thursday, while wet weather was forecast along the East Coast.
Wild weather was forecast for the nation's midsection on Thursday, with blizzard conditions expected in the northern Plains and upper Midwest and tornadoes possible in the southern Plains.
History of The Pacific Northwest and Land RightsOver the course of our history in the Pacific Northwest, there have been various cultural expectations that have influence the encounters between various groups of northwest people.
Land Rights and Cultural Differences in Pacific Northwest HistoryThe Russians, Germans, French-Canadians, Scottish, British, Indians and Owyhee all had significant influence of natural resources that became commodities and the commercialization of those resources.
Renewable Green Power Energy in The Pacific NorthwestIn 2007, renewable green power energy has come to the forefront in Pacific Northwest. Researchers are attempting to develop alternative sources to conventional energy. Most recent studies are focused on wind and underwater turbines including buoys and tidal power.
Known as the "City of Dreams," Port Townsend was known for its safe harbor and great location. It was supposed to be the largest city on the West coast. But that was over two hundred years ago. The reality of modern day Port Townsend is far from the glory they expected.
The Fish Next DoorNo creature, beside humans, penetrates the Pacific Northwest as thoroughly as salmon. In a single short lifetime a salmon may inhabit pelagic and nearshore marine waters, freshwater streams, mountains, forests, deserts, cities, and farms.
Where the Heck is Tacoma and Why Am I Here?An interesting look at a Pacific Northwest city.
"These days most are aware of the location, identification and recoveries from the Titanic. The Titanic was a large ship but in comparison it would take 5.56 Titanics end for end to occupy the space that Galloping Gertie now occupies.
Julia Duin, a columnist for the right-wing newspaper Washington Times, tries (and mostly fails) to explain the Seattle area to her readers.
Global climate change is making many trees sickOne example of a climate change-related forest pathogen is the Swiss needle cast, a fungal foliar disease that is affecting Douglas fir in the Pacific Northwest.
We recently discovered on our road trip that Paradise does exist. It's a little town called Cannon Beach in Oregon. It's the best kept secret around for winter getaways.
ADM Publisher Curt Bowen looked at me and grinned as he stood on the stern platform of the "San Juan Diver". Moments later he strode into the cold green water lapping up against the massive stone wall that was towering above us.
In April 1791 Captain George Vancouver sailed from Falmouth, England, with an expedition well-outfitted and equipped with the finest scientific instruments available. His crew of approximately 150 men was handpicked.
On July 3rd, 1929, while driving home from the town of Port Angeles in Washington state, Russell and Blanche Warren mysteriously disappeared from the face of the Earth.
The Pacific Northwest is well-known on both sides of the border for technology and innovation in many fields of endeavor – it is only natural that diving would be one of them.
Several years ago I headed out to one of my absolutely favorite isolated dive sites in north Puget Sound to do one of my absolutely favorite things – feed a Giant Pacific Octopus.
Maybe it was the volume of beer consumed, or maybe it was simply a great idea waiting to happen. In 1989 a group of friends from the British Columbia Underwater Archeology Society decided to hit a pub in Vancouver following a meeting.
Dan Pontbriand is a very determined man. Some people might even regard him as stubborn. He has a streak of curiosity within him that sometimes….. well, sometimes it just seems to consume him.
Understanding the value of well-managed forestsMOST of the time when you read about logging and forestry, especially in urban newspapers, the focus is on controversy. That's a shame. In reality, forestry is one of the greatest success stories in the Northwest.
A few years back I attended a local showing of the Hollywood blockbuster, "Lord of the Rings". Frequently, the heroes of the film were attacked by masses of hideous, howling and slathering "Orcs".
The cool, dense fog off the waters of Washington's Olympic Peninsula made even the brightest of lights appear dim as the 326 foot Diamond Knot slowly steamed her way through the Strait of Juan de Fuca toward Seattle.
There are few people who I would consider a "legend" in any capacity. As many of you know I have been an avid scuba diver for some time, and am now a technical rebreather diver.
"Are you guys ready?" the gruff voice shouted over the engines, "you need to go when I say go!" Glancing toward my right I could see my burly friend, Earl Lowe, hanging on to the wheel with one hand while he peered at his watch on his other wrist, his bushy beard slightly …
Approximately 10,000 years ago, during the last Ice Age, vast glaciers molded and shaped the contours of what is now North America.
From out of the corner of my eye, I watched as my dive buddy, Jerome Ryan, glided slowly downward into the deep emerald-green gloom that is Puget Sound, sun beams dancing down from the surface glistening on the back of his tanks.
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