In the heart of western Washington, the Skagit River has been pushing its limits, testing the strength of levees that have stood since the last big flood in 2021. The river, swollen by relentless rain, reached a record height of nearly 38 feet, putting the town of Burlington and its 9, 200 residents
Michigan is bracing for a rough weekend. Snow, strong winds, and dangerously low temperatures are on the way. The Upper Peninsula and northern parts of the Lower Peninsula are expected to get the worst of it. Snow will pile up, especially near the Great Lakes. Some areas could see over a foot of sn
Ukraine has made significant progress in the war, especially in Kupiansk. This town in the Kharkiv region was thought to be under Russian control. However, Ukrainian forces have managed to retake parts of it. President Zelenskyy visited the area and praised the troops for their efforts. A Ukrainian
The Pacific Northwest is dealing with a serious situation. Heavy rain has been pouring down for days. This is because of a weather event called an atmospheric river. It brings a lot of moisture from the ocean to the land. Western Washington has been hit the hardest. Many areas are under flood watch
This weekend, the night sky is set to put on a show with the Geminid meteor shower reaching its peak. This event is a big deal for people who love watching the stars. Expect to see lots of meteors, including some super bright ones called fireballs, lighting up the sky. The best time to watch is fro
Health insurance is supposed to be there for us, like a safety net. But lately, in Maine and across the U. S. , people are feeling that net slip away. They see it in delayed appointments, unexpected bills, and the fear that their doctor might suddenly be out of network. This isn't just a Maine prob
Winter has been harsh this year. Many places in the U. S. have seen record low temperatures and lots of snow. People were excited about the idea of a snowy Christmas. But, things might not go as planned. The Climate Prediction Center says temperatures will rise soon. Most of the country, except the
In a Senate hearing, General Gregory Guillot, the top commander of US Northern Command, dismissed President Trump's claims about an "enemy within. " Guillot stated he had no evidence to support Trump's assertions, which were used to justify sending National Guard troops to cities like Los Angeles an
Aroostook County just got its earliest big snowfall in three years. It started late Wednesday afternoon and kept going into Thursday morning. Some places got more than 8 inches of snow. Snowstorms are usual in northern Maine, but big snowfall before December holidays has been rare lately. Some peop
The National Weather Service has warned everyone in Massachusetts to be ready for a rough night on Thursday. Strong winds are expected to blow across the state from morning till the next day. These winds might reach speeds of 35 to 50 mph. It's going to get really cold too. Boston might see tempera
