East Pierce County took some of the hardest hits during Tuesday’s bomb cyclone, but the rest of the county still has a few leaves on its trees. Thank you, Mount Rainier. The 14,411-foot mountain most likely protected the bulk of Pierce County from the storm that lead to the deaths of at least two people…
Two crew members who were missing following the crash of a fighter jet in mountainous terrain in Washington during a routine training flight have been declared dead, the U.S. Navy said Sunday. The EA-18G Growler jet from the Electronic Attack Squadron crashed east of Mount Rainier on Tuesday afternoon, according to Naval Air Station Whidbey…
White River Road which leads to the White River Campground will be closing for winter starting October 14. On Wednesday, the National Park Service (NPS) announced that the closure will be earlier than in previous years due to staffing levels at Mount Rainier. Staff from the Mount Rainier National Park were deployed to assist with…