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
Donald Trump, the former U. S. president, has stirred up quite the storm with his recent pardon of Tina Peters. She's a former Colorado elections clerk who's currently behind bars. Peters was handed a nine-year sentence for her role in the 2020 election drama. The trouble started when she let unauth
Washington state is in the grip of a severe flood crisis. Heavy rain has caused rivers to burst their banks, swallowing homes and roads. The Skagit River, near Seattle, is one of the worst hit areas. Tens of thousands of people have been told to leave their homes. The governor has declared a state o
Western Washington is still dealing with serious flooding and landslide risks. The good news is that everyone who had to leave their homes can now go back. But the Riverwalk Trail is still shut down. Officials in Puyallup say it will take a while to fix the damage there. Leavenworth, a town famous
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
Germany is not happy with Russia right now. They've called in the Russian ambassador to have a serious chat. Why? Because Germany thinks Russia has been up to no good with cyberattacks, spying, and spreading fake news. This isn't just a small issue. It's part of a bigger problem in Europe. Since Ru
Tina Peters, a former Colorado county clerk, is at the center of a legal storm. She was found guilty of state crimes and is currently serving a nine-year sentence. The charges include attempting to influence a public servant and conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation. Peters was convicted for a
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
Hyrox© is a new type of fitness competition that has taken the world by storm. It's part of a bigger trend called high-intensity functional training, or HIFT for short. This kind of training has become super popular in recent years. Hyrox© is a competition that has a set format, which is what many p
Recent U. S. military actions in Venezuela have stirred up a storm of controversy. A Venezuelan oil tanker was seized by the U. S. military, which has led to serious accusations. Iran's embassy in Venezuela claims this move breaks international laws and norms. This event has caught the attention of
