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Nisqually earthquake scars remain 25 years later: leaders urge vigilance and preparedness
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (525+ words) SEATTLE " Today marks the 25th anniversary of the powerful Nisqually earthquake, a magnitude 6. 8 temblor that shook Western Washington and left lasting changes in how the region prepares for disasters. RELATED | Special event held ahead of 25th anniversary of Nisqually earthquake At 10: 54 a. m. on…...
Bear Gulch Fire smoke prompts air quality alert in Mason, Thurston Counties
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (393+ words) OLYMPIC NATIONAL FOREST, Wash. " Mason and Thurston Counties are under an air quality alert until midnight on Saturday due to wildfire smoke from the Bear Gulch Fire. Particulate matter (PM2. 5) levels in the region are at unhealthy levels, according to the…...
Washington state native leads NASA's Orion program for Artemis missions to the Moon
2+ week, 6+ day ago (254+ words) NASA's Orion program is being led by a Washington state native who is helping shape the next phase of the agency's push to return humans to the moon. Howard Hu, NASA's Orion program manager, grew up in Shoreline and graduated…...
PHOTOS: Orcas linger nearly 6 hours in Deception Pass before heading west under bridge
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Seattle sees notable decline in bird counts as new report warns of urban biodiversity loss
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (430+ words) SEATTLE " Bird populations and diversity in Seattle's parks and green spaces have declined significantly over the past two decades, according to a new analysis by Birds Connect Seattle, raising concerns about the long-term health of the city's urban ecosystem. The…...
Major Lahar drill tests school districts across east Pierce County
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (392+ words) PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. " Lahars are some of the most dangerous natural events connected to our Cascade volcanoes, destructive volcanic mudflows that can slam communities far from the mountains. "Some people sometimes get lahar confused with lava. They're very different. Lahars…...
Backed by donors, new Forest Trailhead spotlights forest conservation at Woodland Park Zoo
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (358+ words) SEATTLE " Seattle leaders and Woodland Park Zoo officials on Friday marked the opening of a new exhibit designed to immerse visitors in forest ecosystems and conservation efforts worldwide. The zoo held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its Forest Trailhead exhibit, joined…...
Confirmed tornado strikes Enid as severe storms sweep across Oklahoma Thursday evening
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (176+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) " Severe weather impacted several areas throughout Oklahoma Thursday evening, resulting in high winds, hail, and confirmed tornado in Enid. Storm chasers captured this large tornado near Enid, OK (Brett Adair/Live Storms Media) The American Red…...
Earth Day origins: a river on fire, a massive oil spill and a determined senator
1+ week, 2+ day ago (483+ words) WASHINGTON, D. C. (Amazing America) " Earth Day is April 22, and it's a great time to increase environmental awareness, reflect on how we can be better stewards of the planet, and to appreciate the Earth for all it gives us. But how did…...
WSU pilot turns human sewage sludge into renewable natural gas, cutting treatment costs
1+ week, 2+ day ago (296+ words) PULLMAN, Wash. " A Washington State University-led research team says it has found a way to turn sewage sludge into pipeline-quality renewable natural gas more efficiently and at a lower cost, potentially helping communities manage waste while producing energy. In a…...