Mount Rainier may be shrinking due to climate change: Study

Mount Rainer, the active stratovolcano located in Washington state, is likely shrinking due to climate change, according to new research.
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Mount Rainier is shrinking (just a bit), new study finds

According to the new paper, Mount Rainier’s highest point is a fraction of an inch below 14,400 feet, or 10 feet below the U.S. Geological Survey’s longstanding official measurement of 14,410 feet.

‘Lucky to be alive’: Dirt biker shares rescue story after trail collapse near Mt. Rainier

A Puyallup man says he’s lucky to be alive after surviving a nearly 200-foot fall down a cliff near Mount Rainier.

Viral ‘eruption threat’ at ‘America’s deadliest volcano’ Mount Rainier not accurate, PNSN says

Experts clarify Mount Rainier's seismic activity is not a threat. Learn about the recent readings and their implications.

Dirt biker rescued after trail collapses from beneath him near Mt. Rainier

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office (PSCO) says a dirt biker is in serious condition after falling down a cliffside in a ...

Is Mount Rainier going to erupt? Why experts say no unusual seismic activity recorded

Experts clarified that Mount Rainier was not at risk of eruption after widespread online speculation spread. A “technical ...
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8 Washington State Parks Near Mount Rainier You Should Visit

If you’re planning a trip around Mount Rainier, you’ll want to explore more than just the national park itself. Washington ...

Would a roundabout make this ‘dangerous’ intersection near Mount Rainier safer?

There have been about 60 wrecks at the intersection since 2013, and five of those crashes were fatal, the local fire agency said.
The Montana Standard

Jail con man too sick to auction off assets

HELENA — Michael Hilton, a California con man who aspired to run an unopened jail in Hardin, failed Monday to turn over to authorities what he said are now his only assets: Four pieces of art, ...