ARCATA, California, April 29 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt issued the following news: * * * Study Finds Flood Risk is Increasing in Pacific Northwest The next great earthquake isn't the only threat to the Pacific Northwest. A powerful earthquake, combined with rising sea levels, could significantly increase flood risks in the Pacific Northwest, impacting thousands of residents and properties in Northern California, Oregon, and Washington, according to a new study pu  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Endangered Species Protection Sought for Rare Willamette Valley Plant PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Center for Biological Diversity petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today to protect the thin-leaved peavine under the Endangered Species Act. These rare plants are found only in Oregon's Willamette Valley and at one isolated site in Washington. "It's past time for the fe  more