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It will feel much hotter in WA over the next century. We aren't prepared
Soon the Northwest will experience the same heat waves as the rest of the country — which puts children, the elderly and farmworkers at risk.
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How Central WA is still rebuilding from the catastrophic Carlton Complex fire
After more than 300 homes burned in 2014, locals are getting "fire wise" with construction.
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WA is already burning and that could mean another smoky summer
When 51 wildfires broke out in one week in March, scientists and firefighters alike began preparing for a busy summer fire season.
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WA's volcano warning system gets a boost
The omnibus lands bill provides $55 million for volcano monitoring. But it's unclear how much high-risk Washington and Oregon will get.