The Pacific Northwest is ripe for a major earthquake — and shaking and tsunamis wouldn’t be the only threats from such an event, according to new research. Coastal land would also sink nearly ...

One region is taking the lead in the United States. The forests, urban cores, and construction sites of the Pacific Northwest are modeling a different framework for construction with timber.

The Pacific Northwest isn’t known for being cheap. But when you take into account the area’s relatively high cost of living, is it more affordable than the rest of the western U.S.?

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Amid efforts by the Trump administration to defund public media, one broadcasting organization in the Pacific Northwest is facing an uncertain future. For more than 100 ...

More information: Dura, Tina, Increased flood exposure in the Pacific Northwest following earthquake-driven subsidence and sea-level rise, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (2025 ...

Summers in the Pacific Northwest mean the gentle warmth of the ... In a large bowl, combine the blackberries, red onion, habanero peppers and cilantro. Toss in the lime juice and zest.

A nightmarish scenario for the Pacific Northwest has gotten a dramatic update. Researchers have long warned that a stretch of coast in Oregon and Washington state is capable of producing an ...

The Chinese Mitten Crab has not previously been spotted in the Pacific Northwest. They are harmful to both wildlife and infrastructure. ASTORIA, Ore. - Wildlife officials in Oregon have confirmed ...

A highly invasive species of crab — capable of climbing over 13-foot-high concrete structures — has been spotted in the Pacific Northwest for the first time, wildlife officials said.

A powerful future earthquake, coupled with climate-driven surges in sea levels, could significantly increase flood risks in the Pacific Northwest, a study has found. These conditions could impact ...

Dura said geologic fossil evidence shows that previous Cascadia earthquakes immediately dropped the land level and turned dry ground into tidal mudflats in estuaries along the Pacific Northwest.“ ...

SEATTLE, Wash. -- The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) is expanding to the Pacific Northwest! The PWHL announced Wednesday an expansion team would be coming to Seattle for the 2025-26 season.