The Washington Emergency Management Division has a survey out to Pierce County residents, to gauge local awareness regarding volcano safety, evacuation routes, and general knowledge. “Mount ...

Mount Rainier, which is more than a ... Heinze said officials plan to request money from the Legislature this year to double the number of current ... Officials have developed evacuation plans ...

“This plan will guide future efforts to preserve the park’s wilderness character,” he said. “The Mount Rainier wilderness contains ancient forests, subalpine meadows and the largest single ...

"There's a lahar evacuation drill in the areas of Orting and Puyallup ... And while Mount Rainier hasn't erupted in 1,000 years, the team with the USGS will be watching for when it shows the signs.

MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, Wash. (AP) - One climber has likely died from hypothermia and exposure on Mount Rainier after he and his climbing partner were caught in a winter storm over the ...

ASHFORD — Before long, visitors to Mount Rainier will be told whether they can drive their cars to certain crowded spots. Under a new 20-year management plan, a typical summer trip to the park ...

Mount Rainier, which is more than a half-million years old, rumbles with volcanic mudflows every 500 to 1,000 years, Heinze said, adding: “We’re in the window.” ...