King County Needs to Be Prepared for Wildfire but Isn’t
(TNS) - Western Washington is rarely associated with wildfires, but hotter, dryer summers have pushed the region to brace itself for the growing dangers of...
Water Recedes but Death Toll Rises to 16
(TNS) - The death toll from devastating flooding in Eastern Kentucky has risen to 16, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Friday morning.Knott County was hit hardest,...
Heat Wave Gives Washington a Lesson in Climate Adaptation
(TNS) - For better or worse, this heat wave is forcing Washington to recognize and confront the impacts of climate change.Last year’s “heat dome,” while...
Wash., Vaccine Requirement Could Reduce Firefighter Numbers
(TNS) - Washington state COVID-19 vaccine requirements could drastically reduce the number of volunteer firefighters able to respond to large fires, two local fire chiefs...
Tsunami Could Inundate Seattle Area Within Three Minutes
A new study published by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) may change the way people in Seattle view the potential for a...
Ashtabula, Ohio, Wastewater Shows Elevated Levels of COVID
(TNS) - In an ongoing effort to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, a network across Ohio continues to study samples of wastewater to look...
Harris County Outreach Efforts Successful During COVID
(TNS) - Despite limited funding, Harris County has performed surprisingly well in its outreach to vulnerable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially to undocumented immigrants,...
NH Legislation Speeds Disaster Aid to Cities and Towns
(TNS) - Legislation Gov. Chris Sununu signed into law Friday is aimed at speeding aid to New Hampshire communities hit by natural disasters, such as...
What You Need to Know as Seattle Sizzles
(TNS) - When scorching temperatures hit the Seattle area, it’s important to know the signs of heat illness and take precautions to stay safe.Here are...
Staffing Shortages Prompt Hawaii Hospitals to Seek Order
(TNS) - Hawaii hospitals already struggling with staffing shortages are now being further stymied by delays in the processing of professional licenses required to work...