No, Mount Rainier is not venting

PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — KING 5 News reports the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the National Park Service calmed the nerves of Twitter users Wednesday amid speculation Mount Rainier was “venting” or worse, erupting. The National Park

Police: Bear attacks woman, dog, in southern Oregon

MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) — A woman in southern Oregon was attacked by a bear Monday night while she was in her back yard, police said. Police in Medford, Oregon, said Tuesday that officers responded to a bear

Seattle teachers on strike over pay, staffing issues

SEATTLE (AP) — The first day of classes at Seattle Public Schools Wednesday was cancelled and teachers are on strike over issues that include pay, mental health support, and staffing ratios for special education and multilingual students.