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Western Europe just experienced its hottest June on record
4+ hour, 4+ min ago (12+ words) My Clallam County...
Flash flooding kills 4 in Kentucky, 1 in Tennessee, prompts numerous water rescues
1+ week, 3+ day ago (736+ words) (NEW YORK) " A woman was killed on Sunday in Tennessee as she attempted to rescue her son, who had been swept away in high waters, a local sheriff's office said, as a flash flood threat was in effect for parts…...
Mt. Tom Creek Fire Holding Steady as Crews Continue Full Suppression Effort
1+ week, 5+ day ago (276+ words) PORT ANGELES " A lightning-caused wildfire burning in a remote section of Olympic National Park showed little growth over the past day as firefighters continue working to contain the blaze. The Mt. Tom Creek Fire was first reported by backpackers on…...
State Ecology makes a decision on the Rayonier cleanup, and it's not what many wanted | Radio Pacific Inc
1+ week, 5+ day ago (474+ words) State Ecology makes a decision on the Rayonier cleanup, and it's not what many wanted My Clallam County State Ecology makes a decision on the Rayonier cleanup, and it's not what many wanted Port Angeles " The Washington State Department of…...
Lightning-caused fire burning in remote area of Olympic National Park
2+ week, 57+ min ago (339+ words) My Clallam County Lightning-caused fire burning in remote area of Olympic National Park PORT ANGELES " The lightning-caused Mt. Tom Creek Fire is burning on a remote mountain slope on the west side of Olympic National Park. Fire management officials have…...
String of Wildfires Prompts Growing Fire Concerns Across Peninsula
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (199+ words) PORT ANGELES " A series of wildfires over the past several days is underscoring the growing fire danger across the North Olympic Peninsula. The latest fire broke out Wednesday afternoon on Maletti Hill Road south of Port Angeles, where Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue…...
DNR to Host Virtual Public Meeting on Wildfire Season, Timber Plans
3+ week, 3+ day ago (143+ words) FORKS " Clallam County residents will have an opportunity Tuesday evening to hear directly from the Washington Department of Natural Resources about wildfire preparedness, timber harvest plans and recreation projects affecting state-managed lands across the Olympic Peninsula. DNR's Olympic Region, headquartered…...
Severe weather threat continues as summer heat swelters on both coasts
3+ week, 4+ day ago (310+ words) (NEW YORK) " Millions of Americans are under severe weather threats as storms and summer heat continue on both coasts. This severe weather threat will impact parts of the central United States, from Texas to Illinois. A flood watch is also…...
Solar generates more energy than coal in US for 1st time: Report
3+ week, 5+ day ago (743+ words) (NEW YORK) " The amount of solar power generated in the U. S. is continuing to grow despite efforts from the Trump administration to slow down the renewable energy sector, according to two reports released this week. The U. S. has generated more power from…...
40 million people in the Midwest in path of severe weather, possible tornadoes
4+ week, 17+ hour ago (548+ words) (NEW YORK) " More than 40 million people from Kansas City to Chicago are in the path of severe weather on Wednesday, a day after a tornado tore through a Michigan town, damaging numerous homes. Destructive winds in excess of 70 mph, tennis…...