Diana and Rick Bellamy initially planned to take a Caribbean cruise out of Houston before heading to Laurel, Mississippi, ...

This Oregon coast town was voted as one of the best and most historic small towns in the United States. Here's what to know.

Coupeville on Whidbey Island gives you that wonderful feeling with every step. This waterfront gem is actually one of ...

For a unique perspective, river rafting on the Wenatchee River kicks into high gear in spring as snowmelt creates perfect conditions for whitewater adventures. Several outfitters in town offer guided ...

In today's economy, is anything really local anymore? We dig into three iconic Northwest industries: salmon, craft breweries, and aerospace parts, to see how they could be affected by rising tariffs.

The pulp mill in town shut down years ago. Now, a British investor sees opportunity as the Trump administration targets environmental regulations.

To truly get under the skin of America, it helps to escape the big cities and head for the hinterlands. Prairies, mountains, forests and deserts – the country's wild and diverse landscapes ...

A typical La Niña winter brings dry conditions across the southern half of the country, with extra rain and snow up north (especially in the Pacific Northwest and Ohio Valley). El Niño years are ...

Sam Hill is a contributing parks editor at SFGATE, covering national parks in the Pacific Northwest. Born and raised in Maine, he moved to Oregon in 2019 to escape the New England winter and has ...

This is Bay Club’s third acquisition in the Pacific Northwest since 2023, marking another significant milestone in the company’s ambitious growth trajectory. This acquisition further strengthens Bay ...

The dour mood at Germany's crisis-hit auto giant Volkswagen has given way to angst and fury as US President Donald Trump has escalated a trade war against friends and foes alike. Veteran auto ...

Another baby has been born to the Northwest’s endangered orca population. A Center for Whale Research crew spotted the baby, still ruddy from the womb, from a boat near Victoria, British ...