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Anna’s hummingbirds were absent from Portland before 1968, but later became common birds

Anna's hummingbirds have expanded their range across the Pacific Northwest region. These small birds established populations in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. Numbers remained low for decades before rising rapidly from the late 1990s. Introduced plants and ornamental gardens aided this significant population growth. Climate change may have also supported…

The Times of India

Japan’s 1976 gift of 1,000 cherry trees became a Seattle tradition

Seattle's cherry blossom festival celebrates a remarkable fifty years of cultural diplomacy, originating in 1976 with a generous gift of one thousand cherry trees from Japan. Over the decades, it has transformed into a vibrant three-day event held at Seattle Center, showcasing an array of traditional music, dynamic dance performances,…

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In the 1920s, America turned to Japanese oysters as its native industry declined; their descendants now support a Pacific Northwest shellfish industry worth over $270 million

The oyster industry along the US Pacific coast was on the brink of disaster due to a combination of overharvesting and pollution. In the 1920s, to combat this issue, Japanese Pacific oysters were introduced as a more resilient alternative. This change sparked a transformation in oyster farming, leading to a…

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US Pacific Northwest leaders join India’s 80th Independence Day celebrations in Seattle

Top political leaders from across the US Pacific Northwest extended greetings to India on its 80th Independence Day, with governors, US lawmakers and local authorities joining celebrations organised by the consulate general of India in Seattle.

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A riverside skeleton changed what researchers thought they knew about how the first Americans were

The controversial Kennewick Man skeleton, initially thought to be from a separate migration due to skull morphology, was genetically linked to modern Native Americans. Ancient DNA analysis revealed strong ties to Pacific Northwest tribes, overturning earlier assumptions and highlighting the importance of genetic evidence over physical traits in determining ancestry.

The Economic Times

Waterfront goals: Seattle will host a floating World Cup fan zone

The Pacific Northwest city is turning its waterfront into a floating football festival complete with fan zones, watch parties and a pitch.

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People Living in These 10 States Might Struggle With Money — See If Your State Makes the List

From the Gulf Coast to the Great Plains and Pacific Northwest, people living in these 10 states might struggle with money. See if your state makes the list.

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Influencer Keeps Leavenworth Christmas Plans As Floods Test Pacific Northwest

An influencer keeps her Leavenworth Christmas plans despite severe flooding, sparking debate over tourism, safety and local livelihoods.

International Business Times UK

Arctic air plunges south as residents of the Pacific Northwest remain on guard after severe flooding

An arctic air blast is plunging south from Canada, spreading into the northern United States

The Independent UK

Pacific Northwest braces for more heavy rain, after powerful storm caused flooding, rescues

Pacific Northwest residents are bracing for another round of heavy rain after a powerful storm clobbered the region the day before

The Independent UK

New study finds Pacific Northwest birds are becoming more common in the mountains as the climate warms

We know that climate change is affecting animals and habitats across our world, but figuring out how isn’t always easy. In fact, for years, I told audiences we simply could not know how mountain birds in the Pacific Northwest were responding to climate change. But as my recent research proves,…

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BP finds leak in major Pacific Northwest pipeline, resumes delivering fuel to Seattle-Tacoma airport

Oil company BP has found the source of a leak in a major Pacific Northwest pipeline system

The Independent UK

Senator demands answers on Northwest fuel pipeline shutdown that could affect Thanksgiving travel

A federal lawmaker is demanding answers from BP about a petrochemical leak that forced the shutdown of a Pacific Northwest fuel pipeline

The Independent UK

Ten Years After My First Twin Peaks Watch, I Am Drawn Into the Strange Warmth of David Lynch’s Pacific Northwest and Americana-Inspired Interiors

The beloved '90s show is distinct in its visual design, from its nature-inspired furnishings to its devotion to the color red, and I am hooked

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The Independent UK

Evoking a Pacific Northwest past, 'Train Dreams' stirs a plaintive elegy

Homes & Gardens

How the Pacific Northwest taught me to create soft, inviting interiors – and the secret to curating a space you'll never want to leave

I focus on creating rooms that feel soft and inviting, guided by a Pacific Northwest sensibility that can be translated into any home

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Why Are Washington Shoppers Calling for Boycotts Over This One Product?

Washington state has a deep cultural and economic connection to salmon. It is more than just a food; it is a symbol of the Pacific Northwest’s natural heritage. This is why the rise of large-scale, open-water fish farming, known as aquaculture, has become a source of intense controversy and consumer…

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Ancient groundwater records reveal worrying forecast for US Southwest

Groundwater records from the last ice age indicate that aquifers in the U.S. Southwest are more sensitive to global warming than aquifers in the Pacific Northwest.

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Is Anyone At Risk From the Axial Seamount Volcano Eruption?

The Axial Seamount volcano is an underwater volcano 300 miles off the coast of the Pacific Northwest.

LiveScience

'The Big One' could rock the Pacific Northwest and fuel sea-level rise and massive flooding

The geology of the Cascadia subduction zone has largely staved off climate-related sea-level rise in the Pacific Northwest, but that could reverse in an instant.

The Independent UK

FBI to hold news conference on ballot box fires in Pacific Northwest during 2024 election

The FBI is set to hold a news conference on the three ballot drop box fires seen in the Pacific Northwest during the 2024 election

The Independent UK

A seaweed foraging adventure along the Oregon coastline

On the wonderfully wild beaches of America’s Pacific northwest, Lauren Jarvis discovers a salty, sustainable smorgasbord of water-based wonders

The Independent UK

An orca that carried her dead calf for weeks in 2018 is doing so once again

An endangered Pacific Northwest orca that carried her dead calf for over two weeks in 2018 is doing so once again following the death of her new calf

The Conversation

When an atmospheric river meets a bomb cyclone, it’s like a fire hose flailing out of control along the West Coast

The West Coast’s rainy season has arrived in force, with an atmospheric river joining a bomb cyclone off the Pacific Northwest coast. Heavy, wet snow began falling in the mountains on Nov. 19, 2024, and rain has been blasting Oregon and Northern California, creating a risk of flooding and landslides…

The Independent UK

Mapped: Charting path of deadly ‘bomb cyclone’ in Pacific Northwest and California

Storm system is expected to weaken as it continues to chart a path over the Cascades and through to northern California and southwest Oregon by Friday

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