As the Seattle Traveler reminds us, today's the 27th anniversary of Mount St. Helens' eruption back in 1980. We remember the eruption, though not the particular day -- we were living in Wisconsin at the time, so we didn't have to shovel any ash out of our gutters. But we know we discussed it in science class. more ›

Geological change continues coming fast and furious (as these things go) to the south where Moung St. Helens is stewing. Another earthquake overnight collapsed a section of the lava dome that's recently sprouted on the mountain. more ›