PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Washington Cascades were hit with approximately 262 lightning strikes between Tuesday and Wednesday morning, potentially starting a chain of new wildfires in the area.

The Cascades cover more area and are taller than other ranges in the state. They are marked by their rough and rugged terrain. The Washington Cascades are split into the North Cascades and the ...

SKYKOMISH, Wash. — A Winter Storm Warning for some parts of the Cascades in Washington state expired early Sunday, amid a system bringing precipitation to the region, but a Winter Weather ...

A trail crew found a missing hiker in the North Cascades National Park in Washington a month after his disappearance, officials said Thursday, and the man's rescuers say he may not have had ...

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SEATTLE — Snow and rain are forecasted for much of western Washington this weekend and ... has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Cascades in Whatcom and Skagit Counties which will go into ...

WESTERN WASHINGTON — The Cascades got pummeled with heavy snow Thursday with more snow expected by Saturday afternoon, which could make traveling across the passes dangerous for drivers.