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Climate, food stamps, broadband and research dollars are all on the line as negotiations kick off for the 2023 farm bill.

Six of the seven states that use water from the Colorado River proposed a way for the federal government to cut back on water use and protect dropping water levels in Lake Mead and Lake Powell.

Parts of California were still under flash flood warnings Monday, with yet another deluge of rainfall set to arrive midweek.

"The loss of nature and rising water insecurity are global health threats that must be confronted together," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

California won’t be listing the iconic western Joshua tree as a threatened species for now.

Damian Lillard has played his whole NBA career with the Portland Trail Blazers. Unlike other star players, he has wowed fans in the Northwest with his demeanor & wisdom - including NPR's Tom Goldman.

The Democratic governor's inaugural address crafted California as a beacon for freedom amid a rising tide of oppression taking hold in other statehouses. He chose Jan. 6 for the events to draw a contrast with the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol two years ago.

Climate change-fueled hurricanes and sea-level rise get a lot of attention, but Mississippi River Basin communities also are experiencing the effects of global warming.

Another huge winter storm has slammed California's coastal and inland areas with strong winds and heavy rain and snow. It has downed power lines and closed roads and is linked to at least two deaths.

Cal Fire faces a mental health crisis. As wildfires intensify, thousands of overworked California firefighters carry a heavy load of trauma, pain and grief.