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transportation11 days ago•7 min saved

Amtrak launches Airo fleet in major modernization, first rolling out on Pacific Northwest routes this summer

Amtrak is rolling out the Airo fleet—a $8 billion upgrade of 83 Siemens trains—to modernize aging cars, beginning this summer on the Cascades route in the Pacific Northwest and later expanding to the Northeast; the redesigned interior includes larger windows, brighter lighting, more outlets, and accessibility upgrades, with seats that slide forward instead of reclining, a change that has drawn mixed reviews; the Cascades trains will seat up to 300 (vs about 168 today) and run up to 125 mph, aided by power-switching locomotives; funding includes federal Infrastructure Act money, and Amtrak plans more routes as ridership hit 34.5 million in 2025.

via Fox News|

#airo #amtrak #fleet-replacement

weather2 months ago•2 min saved

Seattle Suburbs Under Flash Flood Warning After Levee Breach

A levee breach in Tukwila, Washington, has caused a flash flood warning and evacuation in the Seattle suburbs, impacting over 45,000 residents as water levels rise due to ongoing atmospheric rivers and heavy rain, with emergency responses underway and flood watches in effect for the region.

via ABC News|

#evacuation #flood #levee-breach

weather2 months ago•1 min saved

Nationwide Cold Snap Breaks Records with Extreme Arctic Temperatures

A severe winter weather pattern is affecting the US, with cold temperatures across the East and heavy rain in the Pacific Northwest, raising flood concerns and bringing widespread cold alerts.

via NBC News|

#cold-weather #flooding #pacific-northwest

winter-weather2 months ago•2 min saved

Northeast Faces Heavy Snow and Airport Delays Amidst Cold Wave

A weekend storm brought heavy snow to the Northeast and frigid temperatures across the Midwest and East Coast, causing airport delays and hazardous road conditions, while the Pacific Northwest faces more rain after recent flooding.

via CBS News|

#cold-temperatures #northeast #pacific-northwest

environment2 months ago•6 min saved

Pacific Northwest Faces Rising Climate Migration Challenges

The Pacific Northwest is experiencing an influx of climate migrants fleeing environmental risks like droughts, wildfires, and flooding in other regions, prompting experts to advise the area to prepare for population growth and increased climate resilience, emphasizing community strength as a key factor.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB|

#climate-migration #climate-risks #environment

business4 months ago•2 min saved

Craft Flour Movement Boosts Farmers and Indian Country

A new craft flour mill on the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Oregon is providing economic hope for local wheat farmers and Native communities by creating jobs and establishing a local market for wheat, helping to diversify an economy heavily reliant on exports and traditional industries amid challenging trade conditions.

via NPR|

#business #craft-flour #indian-country

world5 months ago•4 min saved

$1M Worth of Rare Whiskey Stolen in Washington Heist

Thieves stole over $1 million worth of rare 10-year-old Garryana whiskey from Westland Distillery in Washington, involving a sophisticated fraud scheme. The stolen bottles are highly recognizable and rare, making resale difficult, and the distillery is cooperating with authorities while focusing on customer service. The incident highlights the challenges of secondary market sales and the value of provenance for craft spirits.

via OregonLive.com|

#liquor-heist #pacific-northwest #rare-whiskey

weather6 months ago•4 min saved

Record-Breaking Heat Wave Threatens West Coast with Wildfire Risks and Extreme Temperatures

A severe heat wave across the Western U.S. has caused record-high temperatures, increased wildfire risks, and health warnings, affecting over 30 million people in states like California, Oregon, Washington, and Arizona, with some areas experiencing their hottest days of the year.

via CBS News|

#california #heat-wave #pacific-northwest

business8 months ago•1 min saved

Kroger to Close 60 Stores Nationwide Amid Restructuring

Kroger announced the permanent closure of approximately 60 stores across the U.S. over the next 18 months to improve financial performance, with no specific stores in Washington listed; the closures are part of a broader strategy to reinvest savings into customer experience, and affected employees will be offered roles at other stores. Despite store closures, Kroger reported strong first-quarter profits of $866 million, boosting its stock price.

via KIRO 7 News Seattle|

#business #financial-performance #kroger

environment8 months ago•3 min saved

Trump Withdraws from Salmon Restoration Deal with Northwest Tribes

Donald Trump withdrew the US from a historic salmon recovery agreement in the Pacific Northwest, citing concerns over 'radical environmentalism,' which has been criticized by tribes and conservationists as a setback for salmon and ecological health, despite plans to invest over $1 billion in recovery efforts and clean energy projects.

via The Guardian|

#environment #environmental-policy #hydroelectric-dams

politics8 months ago•3 min saved

Trump Withdraws from Columbia River Salmon Recovery Deal with Tribes

President Trump withdrew from a Biden-era agreement aimed at resolving legal disputes with Native American tribes over dams on the Snake River, which are blamed for declining salmon populations. The move reverses efforts to study dam breaching and restore fish populations, leading to criticism from tribes and Democrats, and praise from opponents who favor maintaining the dams for energy and economic reasons.

via The New York Times|

#dams #pacific-northwest #politics

science8 months ago•4 min saved

Scientists Warn of Imminent Eruption of Massive Underwater Volcano

Scientists warn that the Axial Seamount off Oregon's coast is on the verge of erupting, with signs of increased pressure and seismic activity, but it poses no threat to humans due to its deep location. A live camera and monitoring systems have been set up to observe the eruption in real-time, which could release millions of tons of lava and produce significant seismic activity underwater.

via Daily Mail|

#axial-seamount #eruption-prediction #marine-monitoring

science9 months ago•1 min saved

Multiple States Expected to See Northern Lights This Week

A map shows that on May 27, 2025, the northern lights will be visible in 16 U.S. states, including Oregon, due to solar activity during solar cycle 25, with clear weather expected in parts of the Pacific Northwest.

via OregonLive.com|

#aurora-borealis #northern-lights #pacific-northwest

wildlife1 year ago•3 min saved

Orcas Revive 37-Year-Old Dead Salmon Hat Trend

Orcas in the Northwest Pacific have revived a peculiar behavior from the 1980s, wearing dead salmon on their heads, a trend not seen since 1987. Researchers are unsure why this behavior has resurfaced, but speculate it may be linked to high food availability, as the region is currently abundant with chum salmon. This behavior, considered a "fad," may involve orcas saving food for later. The use of drones could provide new insights into this phenomenon, though the exact motivation remains a mystery.

via Livescience.com|

#animal-behavior #marine-life #orcas

weather1 year ago•0 min saved

Storms Batter U.S. West Coast, Residents Seek Aid Amid Power Outages

An atmospheric river has brought heavy rainfall and flooding to California and the Pacific Northwest, causing significant disruptions and damage in the region.

via The New York Times|

#atmospheric-river #california #flooding