A snow drought can delay ski slope opening dates and cause poor early winter recreation conditions. It can also create water ...

Atmospheric river storms bring plenty of precipitation — but they are terrible for snowpacks across the Western United States ...

Central Washington doesn't get the accolades it deserves from many travelers, but if you love the outdoors, you need to check out this spectacular canyon.

Alejandro N. Flores receives funding from the National Science Foundation, US Department of Energy, NASA, USDA Agricultural Research Service, and Henry's Fork Foundation. Much of the western U.S. has ...

Much of the western U.S. has started in 2026 in the midst of a snow drought. That might sound surprising, given the record precipitation from atmospheric rivers hitting the region in recent weeks, but ...

Leavenworth sits like a Bavarian daydream against a backdrop of evergreen forests and snow-capped peaks, about two hours east ...

Crews recovered the bodies of two climbers from the Wilson Glacier area of Mount Rainier, at an elevation of about 9,600 feet, the National Park Service said Thursday.

The Yakima City Council tackled several major infrastructure issues during its Tuesday night meeting, focusing on ...

New Yakima Mayor Matt Brown talks about his goals for economic development, a possible EMS levy and the city's budget.

YAKIMA- An early morning fire broke out on the 500 block of Yakima's West I Street on Thursday, January 22. By 5:45AM,the ...

Yakima Valley College has announced Dr. Teresa Rich as its 17th president, marking a significant milestone for the ...

A house fire early Thursday morning in the 500 block of West Eye Street resulted in the death of one person, leading authorities to remind the public ...