Flood Watch Issued for Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington as Atmospheric River Targets Region

The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Flood Watch beginning Wednesday evening and continuing through Friday evening as a powerful storm system brings the potential for excessive rainfall across northwest Oregon and southwest Washington. The watch covers a … Continue reading Flood Watch Issued for Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington as Atmospheric River Targets Region

The Ghost Trees of Surfside: Who Pays for clearing  an Environmental Crime Scene?

Along the streets and lots of Surfside, Washington, stand what many residents now call the “ghost trees.” They are not casualties of wildfire or storms. They are the remains of once-healthy trees that were topped, mutilated, and slowly killed in … Continue reading The Ghost Trees of Surfside: Who Pays for clearing  an Environmental Crime Scene?

Surfside Drinking Water Notice: Elevated Disinfection Byproducts Raise Health Concerns

Residents in Surfside  recently received an important drinking water notice dated March 10, 2026, informing customers that the community water system has exceeded federal standards for Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)—a group of chemical byproducts formed during the water disinfection process. According … Continue reading Surfside Drinking Water Notice: Elevated Disinfection Byproducts Raise Health Concerns

Heavy Rain Threat Looms Across Oregon and Southwest Washington from strong Atmospheric River

Residents across Oregon and southwest Washington should prepare for a significant stretch of wet weather as forecasters warn of heavy rain from Wednesday, March 11 through Friday, March 13, 2026. According to the National Weather Service office in Portland, repeated … Continue reading Heavy Rain Threat Looms Across Oregon and Southwest Washington from strong Atmospheric River

Major Blizzard Warning Issued for Washington Mountains as Heavy Snow and Dangerous Travel Conditions Loom

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Blizzard Warning and multiple Winter Storm Alerts across Washington’s mountain regions, warning that travel through the Cascades and Olympic Mountains could become very difficult or even impossible through mid-week and into Friday. … Continue reading Major Blizzard Warning Issued for Washington Mountains as Heavy Snow and Dangerous Travel Conditions Loom

Healthcare Robots and AI Companions Changing Nursing and Home Care

Artificial intelligence and robotics are beginning to transform healthcare, helping nurses reduce workload while improving patient care and safety. According to industry research, the global robotic nurse market could reach nearly $2.8 billion by 2031, showing how quickly hospitals and … Continue reading Healthcare Robots and AI Companions Changing Nursing and Home Care