Storms have buffeted the region since Christmas causing power outages and other logistical issues. Much of the Pacific Northwest has faced relentless cold and several surges of snow…
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Interior Announces Columbia River Basin Preservation Plan
Seeks to address challenges to fish populations caused by federal hydroelectric dams. The Department of the Interior announced on Thursday its plans to address the ongoing challenges that…
Read MoreSupreme Court Rejects WA Florist Case
Lower cout’s ruling upheld. The Supreme Court announced on Friday that it would not be taking up the case of Arlene’s Flowers Inc. v. Washington. The details of…
Read MoreThe United States to Increase Arctic Presence
Coast Guard looks to renovate and expand Seattle base to support operations. The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing the renovation and expansion of its Seattle waterfront base to…
Read MoreNuclear Waste Leak Discovered by Energy Department
World War II era tank in Washington state a known hazard. An underground nuclear waste storage tank located in the state of Washington developed a leak. The Hanford…
Read MoreFBI Warns of Online Misinformation about Wildfires
“Unprecedented” natural disaster still under investigation. Oregon and Washington state officials have teamed up with the FBI to curb the misinformation spreading about the wildfires on the West…
Read MoreNational Guard Deployed to Aid in COVID-19 Response
President Trump sends Guard to New York, California, and Washington. On Sunday, President Trump announced that he had directed the National Guard to be deployed to New York,…
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