The Pacific Northwest isn’t known for being cheap. But when you take into account the area’s relatively high cost of living, is it more affordable than the rest of the western U.S.?

One region is taking the lead in the United States. The forests, urban cores, and construction sites of the Pacific Northwest are modeling a different framework for construction with timber.

This should have West Coasters shaking in their shoes. Hundreds of miles of coastline in the Pacific Northwest could go straight into the drink if another major earthquake strikes the region ...

A big Pacific Northwest quake could cause land to sink in minutes April 30, 2025 Updated Wed., April 30, 2025 at 8:29 p.m. Mount Rainier as seen from the summit of Mount Stuart on Aug. 17, 2019.

The Pacific Northwest is ripe for a major earthquake — and shaking and tsunamis wouldn’t be the only threats from such an event, according to new research. Coastal land would also sink nearly ...

A major earthquake along a West Coast fault could have catastrophic consequences across coastal Washington, Oregon and northern California. Running offshore from northern California to British ...

More information: Dura, Tina, Increased flood exposure in the Pacific Northwest following earthquake-driven subsidence and sea-level rise, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (2025 ...

The Chinese Mitten Crab has not previously been spotted in the Pacific Northwest. They are harmful to both wildlife and infrastructure. ASTORIA, Ore. - Wildlife officials in Oregon have confirmed ...

So, tariffs should be good for our iconic Pacific Northwest industries, right? The truth is more complicated. Even the most "local" businesses we associate with the Pacific Northwest rely on ...

The Pacific Northwest is staring down a rare spring severe thunderstorm threat and Texas is preparing to see up to half a year’s worth of rain by the weekend as March continues its streak of ...

Forecasters are keeping tabs on the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms in the Pacific Northwest on Wednesday. Gusty to locally damaging winds and severe hail are the main concerns ...