When I heard that eastern Oregon counties are thinking of joining Idaho, I wrote a letter to the editor of 12 eastern Oregon and eastern Washington newspapers suggesting that the citizens of those ...

Western Washington is seeing another round of “weather whiplash” as snow levels plunged behind a powerful windstorm, ...

The golden sunset light on the North Cascade Range at Washington Pass Overlook in North Cascades National Park, Washington. The Pacific Northwest may not be the first destination that comes to mind ...

View of the quiet streets of Skykomish, Washington, with mountains in the background - @unopee / Instagram Swathed in dense forests across the slopes of soaring peaks, Washington state is a magnet for ...

The Cascade Mountains in Washington are full of natural beauty, making them a great spot for outdoor adventures. Whether you’re into hiking, picnicking, or just soaking in scenic views, there are ...

North Cascades National Park, two hours northeast of Seattle, is one of three national parks in Washington, and the least known. The other two – Mount Rainier and Olympic – are among the most visited ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A winter storm warning has been issued for the Cascade Mountains in Whatcom, Skagit, Pierce and Lewis counties of Washington state ...

Some of the wildest country in the U.S. is in Washington state's Cascade Range, reached by old logging and jeep roads that give way to high alpine trails. NPR's Brian Mann sends an audio postcard.