Prize-winning photos capture the grit and suffering of flood survivors in South Sudan The photo series Unyielding Floods recently won its fifth award this year. It captures the strength and hardship of those affected by flooding of biblical proportions in South Sudan. Diane Cole
This small Washington town is under water - again Residents of a small Washington border town say the Nooksack River unleashed a flood unlike any they’ve ever seen before this week. It represents what climate scientists say will be the norm for years to come. Katie Campbell
La Niña winter in NW is 'good news for sports enthusiasts' and, you know, the environment Washington State Climatologist Nick Bond says extra rain this month could bring the mountains some early snow. That's good news for skiers and, more importantly, "forest health, our fresh-water ecosystems, salmon, you know the whole [environment] thing" Katie Campbell
The Nobel Prize in physics honors work on climate change and complex systems The Nobel Prize in physics was awarded for work on disorder, fluctuations and the ability to predict a changing climate. Geoff Brumfiel
More renewable energy, less energy efficiency in new power plan People don’t usually think much about where their power comes from, as long as the power is available when they need it. Power officials say environmental considerations have them seeking input on a new regional power plan. Courtney Flatt
Western Washington's dry spell comes to a 'juicy' end "The system that came through over the weekend was just kind of juicy and special." Katie Campbell
Why 'copious' rain could wash Washington's worries away this weekend Washington's dry spell may be coming to an end. Natalie Akane Newcomb
'Gray skies and that dull orange orb in the sky': The view from NW fire lines Thousands of firefighters are on the ground in our region, trying to control wildfires that have already consumed hundreds of thousands of acres. Katie Campbell
Your garden might be a fire hazard If you think you're safe from wildfires because you live in the city, think again. Those pine trees and juniper bushes outside your front door could be putting you in danger. Brandi Fullwood
Wine lovers, prepare to be crushed Wildfire smoke is choking vineyards, ruining Pacific Northwest wines and threatening the family dreams of local winemakers. Sarah Leibovitz
