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    Is the best still yet to come?  Nov 20, 2009
    Is the best still yet to come. By JUSTIN LAMB/jlamb@c-dh. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    Gridiron Grump: Queasy, sneezy, with a side of bacon  Nov 20, 2009
    I came down with swine flu. I know we re not supposed to call it the swine flu. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    New Storm Brings Powerful Winds, Plenty Of Rain, Mountain Snow  Nov 19, 2009
    SEATTLE -- The newest storm moving into Western Washington is bringing powerful winds, plenty of rainfall and an exceptional amount of snow to the Cascades, said KIRO 7 Chief Meteorologist Rebecca Stevenson ... The west slopes of the north and central Cascades also have a winter storm warning until 4 p.m. Thursday ... Snowfall totals of 2 to 3 feet are expected over the north Cascades, and around 1 to 2 feet across the central Cascades. (KIRO TV, WA)

    Cosmic rays may have hit Qantas jet  Nov 19, 2009
    This interaction creates a cascade of secondary particles. Some of the secondary particles, in particular neutrons, can affect aircraft avionics systems. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Panthers to battle Vale in quarterfinals Saturday  Nov 18, 2009
    Defending state champion Grant Union plays Sunset Conference champion Cascade Christian at Spiegelberg Stadium in Medford at 1 p.m., while Rainier and Santiam Christian meet at 5 p.m. at Corvallis High School. The other quarterfinal is Friday when Clatskanie visits Amity. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    Roeding Park play area brings in more visitors  Nov 16, 2009
    T 00004000 he Big Six - Washington's Cascade Range ski areas - have almost everything a skier or snowboarder needs for a lifetime of winters. Crystal Mountain and Alpental are loaded with runs so steep they'll leave you shaking in your ski boots. (Fresno Bee -- Local)

    Scientists unearthing secrets of the ancient Cascades  Nov 16, 2009
    Archaeological digs in two Washington national parks continue to reveal artifacts that debunk the myth that indigenous people didn't gather food and plants from the upper reaches of the Cascades. A dig near Cascade Pass in North Cascades National Park has revealed evidence that humans used the area 9,600 years ago ... "One thing it does, it helps us understand the early time period. Getting back to 9,600 years ago, that's a time period for which we know almost nothing," said Bob Mierendorf,... (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Audit: Cost overruns plague Oregon Zoo projects  Nov 14, 2009
    The 2007 Cascade Canyon project which linked the mountain goat, bear, cougar and bobcat exhibits cost 400,000 more than expected. With both projects, the zoo began construction with designs that would cost more to build than was budgeted, Flynn said in the audit. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Cold Front Brings More Snow To Cascades  Nov 14, 2009
    Forecasters expect another 1-2 inches to fall in the Cascade foothills Friday night, but as much as 10 inches from Stevens to Snoqualmie Pass because of the Puget Sound convergence zone. The snow level is falling to 1,000 feet Friday night, bringing the chance of snow to the Cascade foothills ... The National Weather Service said a cold front that moved through Western Washington Friday brought 3-to-8 inches of snow to the Olympics and Cascades. (KIRO TV, WA)

    MWC Names Men's Cross Country Co-Freshmen of the Year  Nov 14, 2009
    New Mexico's Ross Millington and BYU's Jonathan Nelson earn the awards (Themwc.com)

    Don’t fear the playoff reaper  Nov 13, 2009
    In other games it will be: Brentwood over Dickson County, Tennessee over Daniel Boone, Sullivan South over Knoxville Catholic, Clinton over Anderson County, Henry County over Gallatin, Clarksville Northeast over Beech, Melrose over Hardin County, Lexington over Page, Signal Mountain over Cascade, South Pittsburg over Eagleville, Gordonsville over MTCS, Davidson Academy over SBEC, ECS over FRA, Knoxville Webb over St. George s and Martin Westview over Camden. Last week: 18-3 (85. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    North Cascades Highway reopened  Nov 11, 2009
    OLYMPIA The Washington state Department of Transportation says it has reopened State Route 20, the North Cascades Highway, after a closure due to avalanche concerns. The highway was closed last Saturday after a powerful fall storm brought heavy snow to the Cascade Mountains and reopened early Tuesday afternoon ... The North Cascades Highway typically closes during the winter because of heavy snow. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Friday's Statewide Football Scores  Nov 8, 2009
    Cascade 34, Illinois Valley 0. Cascade Christian 40, Myrtle Point 0. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Cross Country  Nov 7, 2009
    The University of New Mexico Official Athletic Site. 2009 Team Information. (Golobos.com)

    Hiker Overdue From Trip West Of Darrington  Nov 5, 2009
    -- Searchers in Snohomish County are looking for a Seattle hiker who is overdue from a week-long hike in the Cascade foothills. Gregory Keller, 59, left the Seattle area on Oct. 27 to go hiking off the Mountain Loop Highway near Darrington. (KIRO TV, WA)

    Wyoming Harriers Finish Fifth at MWC Championships  Nov 4, 2009
    The University of Wyoming cross country teams had a pair of fifth-place finishes at the 2009 Mountain West Conference Championships at the Cascade Golf Course in Orem, Utah on Saturday afternoon. The University of New Mexico won the team titles on both the men's side and women's side with a total of 29 and 24 points respectively. (Wyomingathletics.com)

    MWC Championships, 8th of 9 (207 pts.)  Nov 3, 2009
    OREM, Utah - The San Diego State cross country team improved one place from a year ago to finish eighth at the 2009 Mountain West Conference Championships on the Cascade Golf Course Saturday in Orem, Utah ... 2009 Mountain West Conference Championships Cascade Golf Course - Orem, Utah Hosted by Brigham Young University. (Goaztecs.com)

    Utah Cross Country Takes Sixth at MWC Championships  Nov 1, 2009
    OREM, Utah - The University of Utah women's cross country team competed at the Mountain West Conference Championships Saturday afternoon at the Cascade Golf Course. The Utes were led by freshman as they placed sixth in the race. (Utahutes.com)

    New Mexico Wins Mountain West Conference Men's and Women's Cross Country Championships  Nov 1, 2009
    New Mexico's Jacob Kirwa and BYU's Cecily Lemmon Lew win individual titles (Themwc.com)

    Justin Tyner Places Third at MWC Championships  Nov 1, 2009
    Freshman and junior finished back-to-back, as Drenckhahn covered the course at Cascade Golf Course in 26:13 to place 31st and Small posted a career-best time of 26:15 to place 32nd. Sophomore finished 38th with a time of 27:00, while classmate rounded out the Air Force contingent with a 45th-place time of 27:50. (Airforcesports.com)

    Cross Country Competes At MWC Championships  Nov 1, 2009
    7 at the Cascade Golf Course to earn the highest finish on the women's side since 2006. BYU's Cecily Lemmon captured the event-title with a time of 20:47. (Gofrogs.com)

    Park projects in line for fundsFunding approved for Cascade-Siskiyou Monument, Crater Lake visitor center  Oct 31, 2009
    Funding approved for Cascade-Siskiyou Monument, Crater Lake visitor center ... MEDFORD (AP) The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is buying more private land for the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument in Southern Oregon ... Dave Willis of the Soda Mountain Wilderness Council says the purchases are helping to strengthen protections for a crucial ecological resource linking the Cascade Range and the Siskiyou Mountains. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    Cross Country Prepares for MWC Championships  Oct 30, 2009
    The women's 6-kilometer race is slotted for 11:00 a.m. MT at the Cascade Golf Course in Orem, Utah. LAST IN ACTION The Utes have had a week to rejuvenate after running the first 6-kilometer of the season at the Chile Pepper Invitational on Oct. 17, 2009. (Utahutes.com)

    Aztec Cross Country Heads to Utah for MWC Championships  Oct 30, 2009
    SAN DIEGO - The San Diego State cross country team begins its championship season Saturday in the 11th edition of the Mountain West Conference Cross Country Championships at Cascade Golf Course in Orem, Utah ... Cascade Golf Course is located at 1313 East 800 North in Orem, Utah. (Goaztecs.com)

    BYU to Host 2009 MWC Cross Country Championships  Oct 29, 2009
    Championship preview to air on The Mtn. tonight at 8:30 p.m. MT. (Themwc.com)

    Falcons Travel to MWC Championships  Oct 29, 2009
    Action begins at 10 a.m., at Cascade Golf Course in Orem, Utah ... The two championship races will take place at the Cascade Golf Course ... MEET INFORMATION The men's 8K race will take place at 10 a.m., while the women's 6K race will follow at 11 a.m. The racecourse winds through the first nine holes of the Cascade Golf Course. (Airforcesports.com)

    Western second in GNAC Coaches Poll, receives four first-place votes  Oct 29, 2009
    " That is certainly one mission that was accomplished as SPU returns 12 letter winners from a year ago. The only missing piece is Casey Reed, who graduated and is now an assistant coach at Alaska Anchorage. All the numbers support SPU's No. 1 ranking. Its 12 letter winners far surpass anyone else (Western Washington ranks second with nine and only one other team has more than six). The Falcons are one of only two teams with four returning starters - the conference wide average is 2.33 - and they... (Wwuvikings.com)

    Sectional berth on line for Maury teams  Oct 28, 2009
    In Region 6 A-AA play, the Lady Raiders (13-1-1) hosts Cascade (7-6) at 6 p.m. on the school s football field ... While Spring Hill has a much better record than Cascade, coach Windy Sanders Lady Raiders must respect the Bedford County team. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    Vikings picked fourth in GNAC Coaches Poll, receive two first-place votes  Oct 28, 2009
    Aumsville, OR - Cascade), who combined to contribute more than 22 points per game in 2008-09 ... The only returning players who contributed five or more points per game last season are returning starters Kayla Ryan (Big Timber, MT - Sweet Grass County) and guard Shantell Marquis (5-11, Sr., Cascade, MT - C.M. Russell). (Wwuvikings.com)

    Controversial study suggests vast magma pool under Washington state  Oct 26, 2009
    WASHINGTON -- A vast pool of molten rock in the continental crust that underlies southwestern Washington state could supply magma to three active volcanoes in the Cascade Mountains - Mount St. Helens, Mount Rainier and Mount Adams - according to a new study that's causing a stir among scientists ... In the late 1980s, scientists discovered a massive underground electromagnetic anomaly known as the Southern Washington Cascades Conductor ... The three volcanoes are along the edges of the Southern... (Fresno Bee -- Local)

    Kings of the Mountain  Oct 24, 2009
    But rolling a boulder up Provo's Y Mountain, Cascade Mountain or Squaw Peak might be easier. Six times since 2002, the Horned Frogs have posted at least 10 victories, but they've never managed to complete a perfect season - the unwritten requirement for teams from non-automatic qualifying conferences to reach a BCS bowl. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Global Warming May Spur Increased Growth In Pacific Northwest Forests  Oct 21, 2009
    Overall, forest productivity could increase about 7 percent annually in forests west of the Cascade Range and 20 percent in forests east of them, in conclusions based on one climate scenario that largely reflects current trends of energy use, globalization and economic growth. However, management practices, genetic limitations, and changes in natural disturbances such as disease, insects and fire were not included in the study, and can also affect productivity. (Science Daily)

    Jackson, N.H., offers a respite from outlets and mini-golf  Oct 21, 2009
    Take in the mountain view and explore the cascade s numerous nooks and crannies. Then it s time to shop. (Boston Globe)

    Photo Gallery: Google's Scenic Oregon Data Center  Oct 19, 2009
    The Columbia River Gorge is one of the northwestern United States' crown jewels, a national scenic area of breathtaking river spans, steep canyons, and waterfalls, all surrounded by the snow-capped Cascade mountain range. In the midst of it all is a gleaming data center. (TechWeb)

    Mission Wolf back by popular demand  Oct 17, 2009
    Brown explained that these hunts would result in an ecological impact called the trophic cascade effect. It s a breakdown in a recently stabilized ecosystem. (Harwich Oracle, MA)

    Prep teams carrying state’s torch  Oct 16, 2009
    In other games it will be: Franklin County over Lincoln County, Tullahoma over Shelbyville Ravenwood over Centennial, Franklin over Independence, Brentwood over Independence, Hickman County over East Hickman, Page over Fairview, Lewis County over Giles County, Cascade over MTCS, Forrest over Huntland, Moore County over Community, Signal Mountain over Eagleville, Collinwood over Perry County, Wayne County over Cornersville, Ezell-Harding over Lancaster Christian, Davidson Academy over Mt. Juliet... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    Mt. Rainier National Park USA in Sp...  Oct 16, 2009
    Mount Rainier, the highest mountain in the Cascade Range as well as being an active volcano, towers over the surrounding Northwest landscape. A 3-hour drive (87 miles) from Seattle, Washington, and 136 miles from Portland, Oregon, rich forests, waterfalls, meadows of wildflowers and abundant wildlife lure hikers, sightseers and mountain climbers. (Suite101.com)

    Column: Jacks' football program suffering from low turnout  Oct 15, 2009
    What this means is that Monticello Middle School is feeding R.A. Long, while Mark Morris is fielding players from both Mount Solo and Cascade Middle School. These inequalities can only last for so many years before football at R.A. Long becomes a memory. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Falcons Head to Pre-Nationals Meet  Oct 15, 2009
    The annual conference event will be held at Cascade Golf Course on the campus of BYU.. Team Information. (Airforcesports.com)

    • H.S. Swim results  Oct 14, 2009
    6, Galasso, Cascade, HGB, 2:28 ... 3, Galasso, Cascade, HGB, 1:16 ... 7, Galasso, Cascade, HGB, 1:01. (Juneau Empire)

    Yet another high school shuffle  Oct 14, 2009
    Under the proposal that will be presented at the end of the month, the five Southern Cascade League schools will be in a hybrid Class 3A-2A league that would include Cascade Christian, Illinois Valley and Rogue River. That format has remained the same over the last several months. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    Fall in style at Yonkers track  Oct 14, 2009
    Among those expected to have products for sample and sale are Mead Orchards, Cascade Mountain Winery and the Long Island Meadery ... Cascade Mountain Winery is one of the 10 oldest wineries in NY State ... Among those expected to have products for sample and sale are Mead Orchards, Cascade Mountain Winery and the Long Island Meadery. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Blustery Storm Signals Switch To Fall Weather  Oct 13, 2009
    "Strong winds will be affecting the cities of Index, North Bend, Black Diamond -- the cities that are right around the gaps of the Cascades," she said ... Overnight tonight the winds will increase in the Cascade foothills and expand into the eastern Puget Sound lowlands through Tuesday ... Overnight tonight the winds will increase in the Cascade foothills and expand into the eastern Puget Sound lowlands through Tuesday. (KIRO TV, WA)

    The hunt for secret Republicans in Atlantas race for mayor  Oct 11, 2009
    you sound stupid to me tell that to people on BlVd, tell that to folks in Stone Crest in SW, towards Wildwood in Cascade you can t) Borders, just wack and a puppet I m very tired of how our city is going and the way this politic stuff is playing Norwood, this isn t the Brady Bunch and you can just smile, people face real life issues, not just poor people, are you in touch with them nope Borders. just no hope for her at all. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    There’s just something about fall  Oct 9, 2009
    In other games it will be: Clarksville Northwest over Franklin County, Lawrence County over Centennial, Lincoln County over Coffee County, Franklin over Fairley, Hillsboro over Cane Ridge, Ravenwood over FRA, Giles County over Fairview, Marshall County over East Hickman, Page over Hickman County, Cascade over Community, MTCS over Huntland, White House Heritage over Forrest, Wayne County over Loretto, Collinwood over Richland, Davidson Academy over Lancaster Christian, Knoxville Webb over Mt.... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    AP Prep Football Poll: Mules climb to No. 7  Oct 8, 2009
    3, Cascade Christian 5-0 71 ... 6, Cascade (Leavenworth) 4-0 44. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Friday's Scores  Oct 3, 2009
    Cascade Christian 61, Coquille 13. Central 32, Astoria 28. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)

    Before the snow flies  Oct 3, 2009
    It s a great place to get a 360-degree view of the park and other volcanoes in the Cascade Mountain Range, Grimes said. That s a great hike. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    Prep Roundup (Oct. 2): Mountain View girls sweep Lassies  Oct 2, 2009
    RANDLE Wahkiakum s Bradlee Pugh grabbed a third-place finish in a 5,000-meter race during a meet hosted by White Pass at the Cascade Peaks Campground on Thursday. Pugh completed the course in 17:31. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Day hiking the Pacific Crest Trail  Sep 24, 2009
    San Jacinto Peak is constantly over your shoulder as you descend the cascade. The views are spectacular, but since it was earlier in the season, there must not have been many hikers before us. (Desert Entertainer, CA)

    Short-staffed, State Parks leans on rural rangers  Sep 24, 2009
    Paul Keel, the supervisor of the Coastside's state parks, lives at Cascade Ranch at A;o Nuevo State Beach. It s definitely a pristine, awe-inspiring location, but his historic ranch house, built in 1863, is a nightmare of critter infestations and ongoing maintenance. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)

    AP Prep Football Poll: Monarchs, Beavers tied for 9th in Class 2A  Sep 24, 2009
    4, Cascade Christian 3-0 74 ... 7, Cascade (Leavenworth) 2-0 42. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Local / State Snapshots  Sep 23, 2009
    The Panthers' other varsity athletics for the week include a volleyball match at Cascade on Thursday at about 7 p.m., and a cross country meet on Saturday in Missoula at 9 a.m.. UM's Huemann honored by Big Sky HELENA (AP) The Big Sky Conference has named its women's soccer players of the week. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Washington Top 10 Football: How they fared  Sep 22, 2009
    Sequim (2-1) lost to Cascade Christian 21-7 ... Cascade Christian (3-0) beat Sequim 21-7 ... Cascade (Leavenworth) (2-0) beat Omak 28-0. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Big Bang Gala  Sep 21, 2009
    Cascade Room, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley. Benefit Concert. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Religion Calendar  Sep 19, 2009
    Saturday, September 19, 2009. -CHRIST TEMPLE: Celebrating 52 years of service to the community by the church and Bishop W.R. Clark; includes speakers the Rev. Darlene Johnson of Shiloh Baptist Church in Erie, today, 10 a.m.; and Bishop Caleb McIntosh of London, second presiding bishop of Bible Way Church of Jesus Christ International, dedicating the new parsonage, Sunday, 4 p.m., 1917 McClelland Ave. Call 898-4203. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    Nuclear agency needs independent appointees  Sep 19, 2009
    Needlessly adding a nuclear accident or two to the cascade of regulatory failures that now weighs down our economy will not fight climate change, promote economic growth or restore faith in the U.S. government. Peter Bradford is a former commissioner of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and also served as chair of both the New York and the Maine utility regulatory commissions. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Russell summits Alaskas Mount McKinley  Sep 16, 2009
    Since he began climbing mountains, Russell said he has scaled Mount Baker in the Cascade Range of Washington State and Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania in East Africa. The mountain (Kilimanjaro) is about a hundred miles from the equator. (Burlington Union, MA)

    Latest Scores-September 11  Sep 12, 2009
    48, Touchet 22 Jackson 61, Shorewood 14 Kamiak 10, Cascade (Everett) 7 Kelso 20, Prairie 7 Kootenai, Idaho def. St. John-Endicott, forfeit LaCrosse/Washtucna 56, Sunnyside Christian 6 Lakes 42, Peninsula 14 Liberty (Renton) 35, Woodinville 14 Mark Morris 41, Centralia 34 Marysville-Pilchuck 36, Snohomish 12 Mead 28, Lewis and Clark 13 Montesano 43, Castle Rock 0 Moscow, Idaho 13, Pullman 0 Mount Si 24, Issaquah 21 Mountlake Terrace 28, Mariner 21 Mt. Rainier 44, Evergreen (Seattle) 0 North... (KIRO TV, WA)

    Prep football scores 9-11-09  Sep 12, 2009
    Cascade 25, Junction City 21. Cascade Christian 56, Sutherlin 6. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)

    Geothermal Energy Under Newberry Vo...  Sep 11, 2009
    Situated on a unique tectonic junction, Newberry is bordered on the west by the Cascade Volcanic Arc, the High Lava Plains to the north and east, and the Basin and Range Province to the south ... Newberry is generally considered to be part of the Cascade Volcanic Arc, which is formed by the Cascadia Subduction Zone off the coast of Oregon ... It lies however; about 50 miles east of the Cascades, leaving some geologists to speculate that it may be a hotspot. (Suite101.com)

    Who is the best?Season kicks off: Eight teams will face off at annual Basins Best tourney  Sep 10, 2009
    About the only guarantees for the eight entries, KU and Mazama will be in opposite brackets for pool play, while there will be two Southern Cascade League schools in each bracket. The round-robin competition will set up the bracket round, a single-elimination, two-round competition between the top two teams in each pool. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    Wildlife officials capture cougar in Seattle park  Sep 7, 2009
    After examining the animal, wildlife agents drove it to be released in the Cascade foothills near Skykomish, about 45 miles northeast of Seattle. It s a very good prospect for relocation, Hebner said. (Boston Globe)

    Charity: US troops stormed through Afghan hospital  Sep 7, 2009
    dante wrote on Sep 6, 2009 6:50 PM:" BUSH said the taliban was defeated several years ago..look it up... i believed him...it was the beginning....of a cascade of LIES. ". yoda wrote on Aug 31, 2009 9:07 AM:" The war is Obama's and the democrats now...the increase in American deaths rests on their shoulders. ". (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    Friday's Statewide Football Scores  Sep 5, 2009
    Cascade (Everett) 15, Oak Harbor 0 ... Astoria 38, Cascade 13. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    One-tank trip: Helen  Sep 4, 2009
    A moderate 2 1/2-mile hike through lush North Georgia landscape rewards visitors with a look at an awe-inspiring 60-foot cascade. Richard Russell Scenic Highway, Robertstown. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Official: Big LA Forest Fire Human Caused  Sep 3, 2009
    Most of the rain will fall on the coast and in the Cascade mountains Thursday morning as a trough brushes by western Washington and moves north east into British Columbia ... Most of the rain will fall on the coast and in the Cascade mountains Thursday morning as a trough brushes by western Washington and moves north east into British Columbia. (KIRO TV, WA)

    Football League Previews  Sep 3, 2009
    Montesano, which beat Castle Rock for the district title before falling to Cascade Christian in the state semifinals, hopes to take the next step and play in this year s Gridiron Classic. All-state linebackers Kale Trimble and Ryan Campbell return for their senior seasons to lead the Bulldogs defense that includes seniors Parker Waber at linebacker and defensive back Tyler Fry. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Exclusive early-booking mountain deals  Sep 1, 2009
    Experience the stunning scenery of Oregons Cascade Mountains with a fall or winter stay at the Seventh Mountain Resort. Bordered by the Deschutes National Forest and Mt. Bachelor, this upscale lodge offers a wide range of seasonal outdoor activities from whitewater rafting trips to high-altitude treks, ice-skating lessons, and guided tours by snowmobile. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Wildfire prompts voluntary evacuation alert in Mosier, Ore.  Aug 29, 2009
    Earlier Friday, Cascade Locks Fire Chief Jeff Pricher said 12 homes were ordered evacuated. But officials said some residents chose to stay behind. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    High country in bloom: Wildflowers are a signature summer pleasure of the Northwest high country  Aug 25, 2009
    CASCADE PASS, North Cascades National Park -- Some pleasures have to be earned ... Mignonne Bivin, botanist for North Cascades National Park, has learned to read the stories native plants tell ... The Easy Pass trail in North Cascades National Park. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)

    State braces for hellish fire season  Aug 23, 2009
    Some 20,000 lightning strikes were recorded in the Sierra and Cascade mountain ranges over 25 days in June and July. "We've had an extraordinary amount of lightning this year," Walters said. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    ‘The Art of Nothing'  Aug 23, 2009
    Elpel left his family in Silver Star on Aug. 1 to go camping in the Cascade Mountains of Washington. It's no ordinary camping trip. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Research ship ends hunt for Air France  Aug 21, 2009
    Suspicion has focused on speed sensors that malfunctioned, triggering a cascade of problems that could have led the pilots to lose control of the jet. Even as the search for wreckage has stalled, aviation regulators have pressed forward with safety improvements. (USA Today -- News)

    GNAC Preview: Seattle Pacific, Western Washington Once Again Among Nation's Elite  Aug 20, 2009
    Also back for the Falcons are midfielder Janae Godoy (5-4, Sr., Yakima, WA - West Valley), who ranked eighth in scoring with 25 points (8 goals, 9 assists) in earning second team GNAC all-star honors, forward Kayla Stiegemeier (5-4, Sr., Rathdrum, ID - Lakeland), who had six goals and three assists, midfielder Mallorie Gertsmann (5-4, Jr., Puyallup, WA - Cascade Christian), who had four goals and one assist and midfielder Kelsey Jenkins (5-8, So ... Bellevue, WA- Sammamish ern Oregon, 2nd team... (Wwuvikings.com)

    Hurricane Bill Strengthens To Category 3  Aug 19, 2009
    The warmest areas will be in the Cascade foothills and southwest interior of Washington ... The warmest areas will be in the Cascade foothills and southwest interior of Washington. (KIRO TV, WA)

    Public Safety Log (Aug. 17) (85)  Aug 18, 2009
    Burglary A man reported the theft of a set of wedding rings valued at 14,000 from the 1460 block of Cascade Drive Sunday. He suspects his ex-girlfriend. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    In pictures: Taiwan misery  Aug 14, 2009
    Officials warn that lakes created by floodwaters may burst their banks and cascade into already swollen rivers. Anxious relatives of those stranded and missing have complained that the authorities are too slow to rescue them. (BBC News)

    Glaciers shrinking rapidly, study says  Aug 11, 2009
    Since 1959, the , which published the study on its Web site, has been tracking the movements of the South Cascade glacier in Washington and the Wolverine and Gulkana glaciers in Alaska ... For example, Washington's South Cascade glacier has lost half its volume since 1960. (CNN)

    Glaciers melting  Aug 10, 2009
    Since 1959, the U.S. Geological Survey, which published the study on its Web site, has been tracking the movements of the South Cascade glacier in Washington and the Wolverine and Gulcana glaciers in Alaska ... For example, Washington's South Cascade glacier has lost half its volume since 1960 and is predicted to lose half its current volume in 100 years. (CNN -- International)

    Guest opinion: Legislators express support for MSTI line  Aug 9, 2009
    Wind development offers great economic opportunity to many of Montana's smaller agricultural counties including, but certainly not limited to, Meagher, Wheatland, Teton, Pondera, Glacier, Toole, Choteau and Cascade counties. It's time for that resource to be developed. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Orphaned, attacked river otter recovering at Oregon Zoo  Aug 8, 2009
    HealthWebCenter - Local experts provide Healthcare info that matters to you. Fresh Ideas withLeigh Ann. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)

    Cascade glacier shrinking at accelerated pace  Aug 8, 2009
    WASHINGTON -- Three of the nation s most studied glaciers, including one in Washington state s remote north Cascades, are shrinking at an accelerating pace, a report based on 50 years of measurements released by the Interior Department concluded Thursday. Known as benchmark glaciers, the South Cascade Glacier, along with the Wolverine Glacier on Alaska s Kenai Peninsula and the Gulkana Glacier in interior Alaska, have all shown a rapid and sustained retreat, the report said ... At the beginning... (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Alaska glaciers shrinking fast: survey  Aug 7, 2009
    The three glaciers -- Gulkana and Wolverine in Alaska and South Cascade in Washington -- are considered benchmarks for those in alpine and maritime climates because they closely parallel other glaciers in their regions ... Ed Josberger, the Tacoma, Washington-based USGS hydrologist who coordinated the study, said the results from the Gulkana, Wolverine and South Cascade glaciers mirror worldwide trends. (Scientific American)

    Three 'benchmark glaciers' rapidly retreating  Aug 7, 2009
    Known as "benchmark glaciers," the South Cascade Glacier in Washington state, along with the Wolverine Glacier on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula and the Gulkana Glacier in Interior Alaska, have all shown a "rapid and sustained" retreat, the report said ... At the beginning of the 20th century, when glaciers were at their last peak in terms of size, the mass or volume of the remote South Cascade Glacier was estimated at one-half a cubic kilometer. (Anchorage Daily News)

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