Washington state is in a housing jam. Microsoft, a tech heavyweight, has some ideas to help build more homes faster. They've shared four big suggestions with local leaders. First, they want to turn empty office parks and parking lots into places where people can live. Second, they think the process
Northern Colorado and the Eastern Plains are facing a serious fire risk. The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning. This warning is for parts of Larimer, Weld, Morgan, Adams, Arapahoe, Elbert, Lincoln, Logan, and Washington counties. It will be in effect from 10 a. m. to 6 p. m. on
Northern Finland is no stranger to cold weather, but this year's deep freeze has been particularly harsh. Kittilä airport, located in the remote Finnish Lapland region, saw temperatures plummet to -37 degrees Celsius. This extreme cold has caused significant disruptions, with flights canceled and th
Northern Virginia is facing a rough flu season. Hospitals are seeing a lot of sick people. The main culprit is a tough strain of influenza A, subclade k. This strain came out after the 2025 flu shot was made. It's making people really sick. Across the U. S. , there have been about 11 million flu ca
Northern Arizona just got a fresh coat of white, but don't worry, the sun is on its way back. On January 8th, Flagstaff saw about 6. 3 inches of snow, but the storms are moving out. So, by January 9th afternoon, the snow should start to clear up, leaving behind bright, sunny skies for the rest of th
Washington Square Park, a beloved green space in the heart of New York City, has seen a remarkable transformation. For years, it was a hotspot for crime and drug activity. Residents complained, but little changed. The park's northwest corner was a haven for dealers and addicts. It was a sad sight, d
Northern California experienced severe flooding after heavy rains hit the region on Sunday. The downpour caused flash floods, leading to at least one fatality. Redding, a city with around 94, 000 residents, was one of the worst-hit areas. Shasta County saw up to six inches of rain, causing signific
Northern California faced severe weather over the weekend, with heavy rain, snow, and strong winds causing chaos. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued flood-related alerts across the state, warning of dangerous conditions. In Redding, Shasta County, one person lost their life due to flash floo
Washington state is no stranger to floods, but recent storms have shown just how vulnerable communities can be when vital projects are put on hold. The state had secured millions in federal grants to protect homes and move people away from flood-prone areas. However, the Trump administration's attem
Washington state officials are fuming over a federal order that forces a coal plant to stay open. The Department of Energy, led by President Trump, has told TransAlta to keep running its Centralia coal plant. This goes against a state law that says coal power must stop by the end of the year. The o
