Dossier
Cascades
Coverage of Cascades in the Nexus archive.
- As Spokane burns, wildfires erupt across WA, amid a parched forecast
Wildfires east of the Cascades experienced significant growth over the weekend, with no rain expected in the Spokane area, exacerbating the situation. The parched forecast indicates ongoing drought-like conditions with no immediate relief.
- Rant and Rave: Reader shocked by lack of snow in mountains
A reader expresses shock at the lack of snow in the Cascades and Olympics this summer, attributing it to climate issues. They note this is the first time since moving to the area in 1976 that they've seen such a snowless period.
- Battles over energy projects are erupting across Western WA
Battles over energy projects are occurring in Western Washington. While solar and wind farms are common east of the mountains, a new trend of massive battery storage facilities is emerging west of the Cascades.