Pacific Northwest

The Northwest Forest Plan lays out how to manage millions of acres across Washington, Oregon and Northern California. But the scientists behind the plan say it hasn’t been very successful.

Attorneys for unaccompanied minors ordered to stop work without explanation, followed by sudden reversal.

Eighty-eight years after its creation by an act of Congress, Bonneville Power is widely viewed as both an engine of prosperity in the Northwest, and — at times — an obstacle to environmental goals and economic growth.

The lost talent means the agency will have a harder time responding to weather emergencies and planning for future power growth, according to those who study the region’s power grid.

Tom Robbins, the literary prankster-philosopher who charmed, enlightened and addled millions of readers with such adventures as "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues" and "Jitterbug Perfume," has died.

Washington State Superintendent Chris Reykdal took a noticeably strong stance, saying they "will not back down."

Voter polls from Oregon and Washington show a majority of the region's voters fear Trump's views are too extreme. And yet, on the issues voters ranked their highest priority, he's the one they support.

National forests in the Pacific Northwest were set to be protected under two major updates to forestry plans— but that changed Tuesday. Now just one proposal remains on the table.

Scientists have been studying the Axial Seamount for decades. They predict it’ll erupt again in 2025.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is recalling oysters harvested from Puget Sound in December, citing possible norovirus contamination. It’s one of several recalls to impact the Pacific Northwest’s shellfish supply in the past month.