Local leaders want to shore up roads and water infrastructure for Washington County's future growth. Conservationists worry it could open the door to privatizing Western landscapes.

We continue to celebrate American Wetlands Month. Did you know Washington is home to nearly one million acres of wetlands?

This week’s deadly atmospheric river in the Mid-Atlantic was probably enhanced by unusually warm ocean water in the Caribbean. Continued above-average sea temperatures in the region may be a ...

His world revolves around wind speeds, current strength and wave swells. When Enos is bobbing in dangerous waters in the dark ...

HWANGE, Zimbabwe — When GPS-triggered alerts show an elephant herd heading toward villages near Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park, Capon Sibanda springs into action. He posts warnings in WhatsApp groups ...

The waterfalls in Washington are truly spectacular and no matter how long your visit is, you’ll have to add a few of these on ...

People who visit Lake Berryessa for boating, fishing or swimming may not be aware that its waters now cover the location of a ...

Off we went one fine Saturday in June 1969. We crossed the bridge and descended to the Shore Trail. It was easy walking, with picnickers, boaters, cyclists and sightseers along the way. Initial ...

Ronler Acres. Here is what exists today in Hillsboro, Oregon.  Although the facilities have many names, we locals call the entire site Ronler Acres. Intel’s Ronler Acres campus in Hillsboro, Oregon, ...

Precipitation has been near normal, but that is largely due to a wet fall. Precipitation since January has been 78% statewide ...

Tacoma Water and Covington Water District point to long-term effects that not only affect salmon habitat but also the ...

Rock Creek, which flows through much of Northwest Washington, is used to drain excess sewage and storm water during rainfall. The creek has widespread “fecal” contamination and high levels of ...