With names like “knobby rams-horn,” “masked duskysnail” and “Hoko vertigo,” Pacific Northwest mollusks may have an amusing image, but they’re also some of the most intriguing invertebrates in the ...

Although a boon for the parched West, the aquifer is fed by snowpack ... for those living in the southwestern U.S., the Pacific Northwest, while extremely dry in the summer months, receives ...

Climate Lab is a Seattle Times initiative that explores the effects of climate change in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The project is funded in part by The Bullitt Foundation, CO2 Foundation ...

Home to scenic coastal cities with laid-back vibes, beer gardens and fresh seafood, it's not hard to see why thousands of foodies flock to the Pacific Northwest every year. Between the abundant ...

No “valve” exists that routes water from the Pacific Northwest into California ... of water stored in reservoirs and underground aquifers, Goshi said in a recent interview.