Chehalis River Near Centralia, Washington

Going from dry ground to snow, to flooding in a matter of a few weeks is how the year is beginning in Washington state in 2009.  Not quite as bad in my area as previously, but still not good.  I woke up...

Canadian campground obliterated as slide triggers 'tsunami'

"Campground obliterated as slide triggers 'tsunami' - Environmentalists fear Chehalis Lake's fish population could be endangered by mud, silt and the effects of stress. A rock slide into Chehalis Lake that buried...

'Freak of nature' may have fueled Lewis County floods

"CHEHALIS, Wash. - The heavy rains fell everywhere. Federal experts say a freak of nature may be to blame. They emphasize they're still investigating, but they say they're zeroing in on a small but high-intensity...

Flood Waters Recede in Washington, British Columbia

Major storms over the last few days have caused water levels to rise across much of the northwest coastline. While the rivers have begun to drop in Washington, British Columbia is now facing problems.UPDATE...

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