heat wave

Scientists are studying odd, pickle-shaped sea creatures they found off the coasts of Oregon and Washington. They’re known as pyrosomes.

A new study has found – when it comes to climate change – Washington’s Tri-Cities is facing the opposite situation as many large cities.

New research shows stronger heat domes could happen more often as the climate changes.

The August heat set records in some Oregon cities. And not surprisingly, the hot weather was especially brutal for people who work outside.Oregon's…

A summer filled with wildfires means air conditions in the Northwest are going from bad to worse. Fires from British Columbia and around Washington state…

Our staff checks in from around the Northwest with tales of hazy days and record-breaking heat.

British Columbia’s wildfire season has been deemed “unprecedented.” The province needs help from its neighbors to the south. But they may not be able to…

The early heat wave across most of the Northwest is forecast to start winding down Wednesday. It might have felt nice while it lasted, but the unusual…

The Northwest is in for an early taste of summer Thursday and Friday. Highs could top 80 degrees in parts of Oregon, Washington and Idaho. That would set…

Public health officials are concerned about several major athletic events in the Northwest this weekend.A heat wave could push temperatures over 100…