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ATMOSPHERIC RIVER UPDATE: Steady rain continues across western Oregon and Washington, keeping much of western Oregon under a Flood Advisory as rivers respond to saturated ground. In southwest Washington, officials are closely monitoring the Cowlitz River, where heavy rainfall is pushing Mount St. Helens volcanic sediment downstream—raising flood risk for communities along the river. Prolonged rain increases the chance of overflow as sediment narrows river channels. 📷 Image credit: National Weather Service / local emergency management #AtmosphericRiver #FloodAdvisory #PacificNorthwest #OregonWeather #WashingtonWeather

New Amtrak Airo trains coming to the PNW

Big changes are rolling down the tracks for train travel in the Pacific Northwest! Starting in 2026, the Amtrak Cascades route will debut brand-new Airo trains, making trips between Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, and Eugene faster, greener, and a lot more comfortable. These new trains are set to cut emissions by 90% compared to old diesel models and will offer panoramic windows, local food in the café car, and all the charging ports you could want. With room for over 300 passengers, this could totally change how we get around the region. How do you think these upgrades will impact your travel plans? #Transportation #PacificNorthwest #Amtrak

Oregon, 1902: The Columbia River Timber Rafts That Built an Economy In this historic photograph, several men stand atop a massive raft constructed from enormous logs—each nearly the length of full-grown trees—lashed together with thick iron chains. Taken along the Columbia River in Oregon around 1902, the raft reportedly carried millions of feet of timber, equivalent to an entire year’s output for a logging camp. One float like this could generate thousands of dollars in profit, drifting downstream as raw industry in motion. 📷 Image credit: Public domain / Historic Oregon archives #OregonHistory #ColumbiaRiver #LoggingHistory #PacificNorthwest #AmericanIndustry