Washington law contains a powerful declaration that environmental protection is not merely a preference—it is a responsibility owed to present and future generations. Under RCW 43.21C.020, part of the Washington State Environmental Policy Act, commonly known as SEPA, the Legislature … Continue reading Washington Law Recognizes a Fundamental Right to a Healthful Environment
Dementia is becoming one of the world’s greatest health challenges as populations grow older. Although age and genetics cannot be changed, mounting evidence indicates that people can substantially reduce their risk through cardiovascular care, healthy living, social and mental activity—and … Continue reading Dementia Cases Are Rising, but Many May Be Prevented or Delayed
Electric bicycles could become valuable emergency tools in coastal communities threatened by a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake and tsunami. An e-bike may help residents evacuate several times faster than walking while also providing transportation for delivering medicine, food, water and … Continue reading Electric Bikes Could Help Coastal Communities Evacuate and Deliver Supplies After a Tsunami
Pacific County, Washington, lies along the Cascadia Subduction Zone—a fault line capable of producing devastating earthquakes and tsunamis. Being prepared can make a critical difference in survival and recovery during such disasters. Understanding the Risk The Cascadia Subduction Zone runs … Continue reading Tsunami and Earthquake Preparedness in Pacific County, Washington
Executive Summary of phys.org article : Building Density—not Trees—Was the Strongest Predictor of Home Loss A peer-reviewed study of the January 2025 Palisades and Eaton fires found that building density was the strongest predictor of whether a home was destroyed. … Continue reading Building Density—not Trees—Was the Strongest Predictor of Home Loss
The colors on the U.S. Drought Monitor can make drought conditions appear uniform. If Pacific County and Spokane County are both classified as D2 Severe Drought—or D4 Exceptional Drought—it is easy to assume both places are experiencing the same temperature, … Continue reading A Drought Rating Is Relative: Why the Same Drought Category in Pacific county Does Not Mean the Same in Pacific County
Whether you’re traveling to the Washington coast, the Oregon Cascades, Mount Rainier, the Olympic Peninsula, or anywhere else in the Pacific Northwest, checking wildfire maps before leaving home should be part of every travel plan. Wildfires can quickly affect road … Continue reading Planning a Trip? Check Northwest Wildfire Maps Before You Go
A Washington Department of Natural Resources map showing tsunami arrival times has attracted attention because it indicates that a tsunami generated by a magnitude 9.2 Alaska earthquake could reach Long Beach approximately three hours and 35 minutes after the earthquake. … Continue reading Tsunami Arrival Times: How Long Would Pacific County Residents Have to Evacuate?
Wildfire smoke doesn’t have to be nearby to affect your health. Smoke from fires hundreds of miles away can travel across the Pacific Northwest, bringing dangerous fine particle pollution (PM2.5) that can worsen breathing problems, heart disease, and other health … Continue reading Protecting Your Health During Wildfire Smoke: Practical Steps for Everyone, Especially Older Adults
Wildfire smoke continues to impact air quality across Washington and Oregon as numerous large fires burn throughout the Pacific Northwest. Air quality alerts have been issued for much of Eastern and Central Washington, with smoke also spreading into Western Washington, … Continue reading Wildfire Smoke Reduces Air Quality Across Washington and Oregon: Which Face Mask Should You Wear?
