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Labor Shortage And Fall Weather Stack Up To Leave Apples Rotting In Orchards

By Anna King January 15, 2020

Apples remain unpicked in December 2019 in an orchard near Wallula, Washington. CREDIT: Mike Denny

For the love of Johnny Appleseed! Why are so many apples left hanging (and rotting) on trees in Northwest orchards after the fall harvest? Industry experts and growers says it’s a combination of factors – but really not due to tariffs, as some people think. Read More

Grim And Hopeful Global Trends To Watch In 2020 (And Fold Into A Zine)

By NPR News January 2, 2020

There's cause for pessimism and optimism in the year ahead as our expert sources share their predictions. Plus: Print and fold your own global trends zine. Continue Reading Grim And Hopeful Global Trends To Watch In 2020 (And Fold Into A Read More

Inland Northwest Sees Early Snow; Western Montana Hit By ‘Unprecedented’ 4 Feet

By NPR News September 30, 2019

A highway webcam shows a snowy portion of U.S. Highway 89 near Pendroy, Mont., on Monday morning after a record-setting winter storm dumped snow on the northern Rockies. Montana Department of Transportation

Despite coming in September, the amount of snow that just fell over two days in Great Falls is second to only one other two-day total in the city, in any month. Continue Reading Inland Northwest Sees Early Snow; Western Montana Hit Read More

Imelda Causing ‘Major, Catastrophic Flooding’ In Southeast Texas, Forecasters Warn

By NPR News September 19, 2019

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has declared a state of disaster in 13 counties. Some parts of southeast Texas could see rain totals of 30 to 40 inches through Friday, the National Weather Service says. Continue Reading Imelda Causing Read More

183 Amtrak Passengers On The Move After 36 Hours Stranded In Oregon Amid Heavy Snow

By NPR News February 26, 2019

Amtrak apologized Tuesday and promised compensation after 183 passengers were stranded on a train for 36 hours amid heavy snow and fallen trees in Oregon. CREDIT: Bloomberg via Getty Images

A 36-hour ordeal that saw 183 Amtrak passengers languishing on a stalled train in Oakridge, Ore., appeared to be coming to an end Tuesday morning, after a rescue train began pulling them toward Eugene located about 45 miles away, officials said. Read More

LIVE: Pullman Winter Weather Advisory

By Murrow News - Zach Anders February 20, 2019

Image of live shot; Pullman winter advisory

Bad weather continues in Pullman; Zach Anders joins us live from WSU to update us on conditions as well as how hard it is to make the decision to open or close WSU. Continue Reading LIVE: Pullman Winter Weather AdvisoryRead More

Report: Climate Change Is Already Bringing Problems To Northwest — And It Will Get Worse

By Cassandra Profita November 28, 2018

The Eagle Creek Fire as seen from the Cascade Locks Hatchery. To keep hatchery fall chinook from dying because of the fire, Oregon officials released them early. CREDIT: OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE

The Northwest is already seeing the effects of climate change, according to a new national climate assessment. Continue Reading Report: Climate Change Is Already Bringing Problems To Northwest — And It Will Get WorseRead More

Long-range Forecast Predicts Mild Northwest Winter

By Tom Banse October 23, 2018

With the Northwest on the verge of a weak El Nino, snow levels could run higher than average by midwinter. CREDIT: WENDY POLZIN, 2012

If the long-range forecast from the National Weather Service is right, we have a mild winter ahead of us. Continue Reading Long-range Forecast Predicts Mild Northwest WinterRead More

Wreckage Left By Hurricane Michael Slows Relief Efforts

By NPR News October 13, 2018

A bridge damaged by Hurricane Michael can be seen Friday in Mexico Beach, Fla. The most powerful hurricane ever known to have hit the Florida Panhandle has left transportation and communication infrastructure in shambles, slowing relief efforts. CREDIT: Gerald Herbert/AP

Government and nonprofit agencies work in advance of storms to create distribution networks for critical aid, but the Category 4 storm damaged key communications and transportation infrastructure. Continue Reading Wreckage Left By Hurricane Michael Read More