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Ferries cancelled, and thousands without power on wet and wild Christmas Day

VANCOUVER — Thousands of people in British Columbia are without power on Christmas Day as ongoing rainfall and strong winds collapse power lines, disrupt travel, and toss around holiday decorations.

Dec 25, 2024 7:03 PM Read more >

Prayers and tears mark 20 years since the Indian Ocean tsunami that killed some 230,000 people

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) — People started gathering in prayer on Thursday and visiting the mass graves in Indonesia’s Aceh province to mark 20 years since the massive Indian Ocean tsunami , one of modern history’s worst natural disasters.

Dec 25, 2024 6:30 PM Read more >

California residents on edge as high surf and flooding threats persist on Christmas Eve

SANTA CRUZ, Calif.

Dec 24, 2024 8:58 PM Read more >

After 20 years, the post-tsunami generation stays vigilant for future disasters

LHOKNGA, Indonesia (AP) — Qurrata Ayuni, a 28-year-old survivor of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated her hometown two decades ago, has transformed her resilience into purpose.

Dec 24, 2024 8:46 PM Read more >

After 20 years, the post-tsunami generation stays vigilant for future disasters

LHOKNGA, Indonesia (AP) — Qurrata Ayuni, a 28-year-old survivor of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated her hometown two decades ago, has transformed her resilience into purpose.

Dec 24, 2024 8:00 PM Read more >

Wild Christmas: BC Ferries cancels many sailings over 'severe' forecast

VANCOUVER — BC Ferries has cancelled many sailings on Christmas Day after Environment Canada issued dozens of wind and heavy rain warnings for British Columbia's south coast.

Dec 24, 2024 6:38 PM Read more >

Oregon lawmakers to introduce bill barring utility rate increases amid unresolved wildfire lawsuits

PORTLAND, Ore.

Dec 24, 2024 6:35 PM Read more >

Oregon lawmakers to introduce bill barring utility rate increases amid unresolved wildfire lawsuits

SALEM, Ore.

Dec 24, 2024 6:10 PM Read more >

Stunning photos show lava erupting from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano

HONOLULU (AP) — One of the world's most active volcanoes spewed lava into the air for a second straight day on Tuesday.

Dec 24, 2024 5:26 PM Read more >

Spain's monarch pays tribute to the victims of Valencia floods in his Christmas Eve speech

MADRID (AP) — Spanish King Felipe VI used his traditional Christmas Eve speech to remember the victims of the catastrophic Valencia flash floods , and urged the country to remain calm while addressing hot-button issues such as immigration and housing

Dec 24, 2024 4:52 PM Read more >