A minor earthquake was detected near Morton, Washington, on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake occurred at approximately 7:52 a.m., north of Mount St. Helens and ...

The gophers were grumpy, but they understood the assignment. Brought by helicopter to a barren landscape with pumice stones the size of marbles and golf balls, the animals did what they've always done ...

COUGAR — The Gifford Pinchot National Forest has removed the slide on Road No. 83 on the south side of Mount St. Helens, fixing a wet crossing that was the bane of cross-country skiers and snowmobile ...

Researchers released a few garden pests into a barren landscape destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 1980s. It is now brimming with life.

Editor's note: This column was first published Feb. 26, 2023. It has been updated to reflect former President Carter's death. Former President Jimmy Carter’s death Dec. 29, 2024, at 100 led to ...

In 1993, Northwest Reports interviewed the acclaimed musician James DePreist and explored his impressive career while he was serving as director of the Oregon Symphony. In 1993, Northwest Reports ...

A pocket gopher is seen in its home on a meadow in the Butte Camp area on the southern side of Mount St. Helens in southwest Washington state. Gophers were taken to the northern side, which had been ...