August 3, 2026 Washington and Oregon are experiencing one of the most destructive wildfire seasons in recent memory, with millions of acres burning across the Pacific Northwest, thousands of firefighters deployed, and wildfire smoke degrading air quality across much of … Continue reading Record-Setting Wildfire Season Engulfs Washington and Oregon, Sending Smoke Across the Pacific Northwest

When an earthquake strikes along the coast, a tsunami can arrive within minutes. On places like the Long Beach Peninsula and Surfside, Washington, evacuation time can be extremely short, which is why emergency planners emphasize having a ready-to-grab evacuation backpack, … Continue reading Building a Tsunami Evacuation Backpack: Lessons from Japan’s Go-Bag Checklist

When planning a trip through Oregon or Washington, it’s essential to check road conditions to avoid delays, hazardous weather, or unexpected closures. Whether you’re commuting for work, heading to the mountains for skiing, or taking a scenic coastal drive, staying … Continue reading Checking Road Conditions in Oregon and Washington: A Traveler’s Guide

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