August 19, 2024, 8:07am Nation & World
Ernesto picked up strength as a hurricane early Monday as it headed farther out in the Atlantic toward easternmost Canada, but the storm is expected to stay offshore, causing powerful swells, dangerous surf and rip currents along the U.S. East Coast, the National Hurricane Center said. Read story
August 17, 2024, 6:04am Nation & World
An automotive executive tapped by then-President Donald Trump to help lead the Commerce Department wants to break up the primary federal agency that studies climate change and “commercialize” the National Weather Service. Read story
August 17, 2024, 6:00am Clark County News
As of this writing Friday afternoon, Vancouver has achieved 18 days without measurable rainfall. That will change today. Read story
August 16, 2024, 6:36pm Northwest Free
Persistent drought in the West over the last two decades has limited the amount of electricity that hydropower dams can generate, costing the industry and the region billions of dollars in revenue. Read story
August 16, 2024, 7:54am Nation & World
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Ernesto charged toward Bermuda on Friday as officials on the tiny island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean prepared to open shelters and close government offices. Read story
August 15, 2024, 8:28am Nation & World
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Ernesto barreled toward Bermuda on Thursday after leaving hundreds of thousands of people in Puerto Rico without power or water as sweltering heat enveloped the U.S. territory, raising concerns about people’s health. Read story
August 15, 2024, 7:50am Latest News
Wildfires have been burning across Idaho this summer, and their list of harmful impacts is long, from worsening health conditions because of smoke to challenges recovering millions in costs to fight them. Read story
August 15, 2024, 6:03am Clark County News
Did you miss the sunshine on Monday and Tuesday? Outside of a few meager sunbreaks, skies remained overcast due to a strong infusion of marine air off the Pacific. This is our natural air conditioning, and I heard from many people that it was quite welcome. Read story
August 14, 2024, 8:47am Nation & World
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Ernesto intensified Wednesday into a hurricane over the Caribbean and is on a path toward Bermuda, forecasters said. Read story
August 13, 2024, 2:16pm Latest News Free
With climate change driving hotter, drier summers across the West, the intensity of recent fire seasons is outpacing workers’ ability to track and analyze fires with traditional methods. Read story
