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State issues drought advisory for most of Washington, including Clark County By Associated Press Share: SPOKANE  — The state Department of Ecology on Thursday issued a drought advisory for most of Washington, including all areas east of the Cascade Range, portions of southwest Washington and the Washington coast. March through April was the fourth driest such period for Washington since 1895, the agency said. That raised concerns for farmers and ranchers in eastern Washington....

Drought advisory issued for most of Washington (File photo by Tim Matsui/Liaison) The state Department of Ecology on Thursday issued a drought advisory for most of Washington, including all areas east of the Cascade Range, portions of southwest Washington, and the Washington coast. March through April was the fourth driest such period for Washington since 1895, the agency said. That raised concerns for farmers and ranchers in eastern Washington. Early observations of crop stress and expectation...

Some high points require expert skill, a bit of luck, and probably some suffering. Not these. Here are 14 peaks—high on views, low on effort—that don’t play hard to get.

Already have an account? Photo: Aaron Ibey You deserve an epic summer—and we want to help you have it. That’s why we’ve made this preview of our members-only story on the 14 best friendly summits in the United States free for everyone to read. Get that and more trips from our experts when you sign up for Outside+. Overnight: Black Top Mesa, Arizona Photo: Andy Dilling Waking up to a bird’s-eye view of the very best of the Superstitions—Weavers Needle, Battleship Mountain, Geronimo He...

Want to experience Bavarian charm without venturing too far from home? Head to Leavenworth, Washington, in the majestic Cascade Range.

On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted in a deadly explosion, collapsing one side of the mountain and killing 57 people.

By Zuri Anderson Mount St. Helens stood silent for over a century until May 18, 1980. A 5.1 earthquake shook the mountain, leading to the historic eruption that people and scientists look back on 41 years later. "May 18, 1980, changed how we look at geological hazards," Dr. Vicki McConnell, then Oregons state geologist, said in 2008. Weeks before the mountain roared back to life, geologists noticed ash spewing from the top of the volcano in March 1980. Over 2,800 earthquakes were recorded b...

The 50 Most Popular National Parks in America By Hannah Lang, Stacker News On 5/15/21 at 8:00 AM EDT Lucky-photographer / Shutterstock Approximately 237 million people visited American national parks in 2020, representing a 28 percent year-over-year decrease attributed to the coronavirus pandemic. To determine the most popular national parks in the United States, Stacker compiled data from the National Park Service on the number of recreational visits each site had in 2020. President Woodrow...

Sapsucker damage may leave tree vulnerable to insects, fungus: Ask an expert Today 7:53 AM Facebook Share The gardening season is rolling and if you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty and Master Gardeners reply to queries within two business days, usually less. To ask a question, simply go to the type it in and include the county where you live. Here are some questions asked b...

Oregon’s post-fire logging is taking trees that may never be hazards, experts say Today 7:00 AM Rick Till, a certified arborist from Portland, examining some of the trees cut down in Gates as part of the states post-wildfire hazard tree removal program. Facebook Share Tree No. 252256 is a 95-foot Douglas Fir that stands south of Oregon 22 east of Mehama, one of dozens of trees in this patch of the Santiam Canyon that has been tagged to be cut as part of the state’s troubled hazard tree rem...