Nation Feb 14 Southern California hit by destructive rock and mudslides caused by heavy rains By Christopher Weber, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press
Science Nov 19 A ‘bomb cyclone’ is bearing down on the West Coast. Here’s what that means A bomb cyclone is the rapid intensification of a cyclone in a short period of time, and it can happen during powerful storms such as the one northern California and the Pacific Northwest are preparing for this week. By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press
Nation Nov 19 ‘Bomb cyclone’ with heavy rain and wind threatens Northern California and Pacific Northwest Heavy rain and winds are set to pummel the region and potentially cause power outages and flash floods. By Hallie Golden, Christopher Weber, Associated Press
Politics Jun 18 Northwest dams have devastated the region’s Native tribes, U.S. government acknowledges A report details how the unprecedented structures devastated salmon runs, inundated villages and burial grounds, and continue to severely curtail the tribes’ ability to exercise their treaty fishing rights. By Gene Johnson, Associated Press
Arts Jan 17 Watch 7:21 Artist reflects on the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest with a knife and paper Paper cutting is an art form that possibly dates back to the invention of paper itself in China around 2,000 years ago. Since then, many cultures have developed their own unique styles. Special correspondent Cat Wise visited an artist whose… By Cat Wise
Jan 17 Much of the U.S. endures freezing temperatures as the Pacific Northwest prepares for more winter storms By Claire Rush, Associated Press Snow and strong winds were blamed for at least seven deaths in the Pacific Northwest, including a man whose Lake Oswego house was struck by a tree and a woman who died when a tree crushed a recreational vehicle in… Continue reading
Oct 19 Watch 3:20 News Wrap: Fed chair says economy may need to cool to bring inflation down In our news wrap Thursday, the chair of the Federal Reserve said inflation is still too high and the economy may have to cool off to bring it down further, the European Union pressed Meta and TikTok to explain what… Continue watching
Aug 22 Watch 6:17 Climatologist discusses extreme summer weather as heat wave brings more record highs By Amna Nawaz, Karina Cuevas A heat wave is baking much of the country, leading to record highs and triple-digit temperatures in the Midwest and the South. It’s the latest in a series of extreme weather events that have led to damage, destruction and death… Continue watching
May 13 Pacific Northwest under heat advisory as early heat wave threatens to break records By Claire Rush, Associated Press/Report for America Temperatures are expected to start climbing significantly Saturday in parts of the Pacific Northwest as an early heat wave takes hold, possibly breaking records and worsening wildfires already burning in western Canada. Continue reading
Jul 28 Watch 4:16 News Wrap: House Democrats back bill to boost U.S. semiconductor industry In our news wrap Thursday, House Democrats back $280 billion bill to bolster the U.S. semiconductor industry, parts of Appalachia faced flash flooding after days of rain, the Pacific Northwest heat wave persists, Russian said there no agreement yet on… Continue watching