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Protests targeting federal government actions erupt across the Pacific Northwest
Some attendees also voiced worries that the expansion of timber production could severely impact endangered species in the Pacific Northwest. "I know a lot of us are really worried about the ...
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South Texas faces half a year’s worth of rain as rare severe storms threaten the Pacific Northwest
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 ...
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Federal, state officials highlight concerns over bridge conditions in the Pacific Northwest
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Federal, state and local officials are voicing concerns over bridge infrastructure in the Pacific Northwest in new reports. The report comes one year after the collapse ...
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The long road to superfast trains in the Pacific Northwest
Tom Lang, program manager for the nonprofit Pacific NorthWest Economic Region, said in a January presentation to the Washington State Transportation Commission, “We had a big opportunity to ...
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Pacific Northwest Regional Yo-Yo Championship moves from Seattle to Portland
After two decades in Seattle, the National Yo-Yo Contest’s Pacific Northwest Regional Yo-Yo Championship will be held in Portland for the first time. Florence on Oregon Coast named top place to ...
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Northwest Forest Plan has left a lasting legacy, despite falling short
In the early 20th century, clearcutting huge swaths of ancient trees in the Pacific Northwest was routine. That was great for loggers, but it wasn’t great for biodiversity. In the 1990s ...
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10 facts about Vanuatu, the Pacific Island nation that cancelled Lalit Modi’s passport
Vanuatu, a tiny island nation in the South Pacific, has recently drawn international attention after its Prime Minister, Jotham Napat, ordered the cancellation of fugitive businessman Lalit Modi ...
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China in the Indo-Pacific: February 2025
Chalinee Thirasupa/ Reuters In February 2025, China expanded its influence in the Indo-Pacific through diplomatic outreach, infrastructure investment, and coordinated security efforts—hosting ...
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New Zealand’s top spy warns on China’s influence in the Pacific, backs Five Eyes
March 7 (Reuters) - New Zealand’s top spy has warned of the security risks posed by China’s growing influence in the Pacific and said his agency would ramp up scrutiny of the Cook Islands ...
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BPA plan to leave Western energy market sparks worries of rate increases
“This hasty draft decision by the BPA is not good news for electricity consumers in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest,” Wyden said in an emailed statement. Kandi Young, a spokesperson for ...
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Atmospheric river bringing more rain to the PNW
SEATTLE — Rain totals through Monday could exceed 1 inch in some areas of western Washington thanks to an atmospheric river centered over British Columbia. The bulk of the rainfall is expected ...