Studded tires are losing traction with Oregon drivers. The state Department of Transportation has released a report showing only 4 percent of registered vehicles in Oregon were equipped with studded tires in 2014. That’s down from 16 percent at the …
A Pineapple Express “super storm” now lashing California may be driven by climate change, a report states. Yet however strong the storm and no matter what’s causing it, California’s ongoing storm would need to be replicated at least five more …
Washington education officials are using a $1.1 million federal grant to help schools prepare for natural disasters. The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction is working with 35 school districts across the state to develop a statewide emergency plan. …
Metar Weather is expanding the rollout of its weather risk protection insurance products to snow removal professionals, buyers of snow removal services and ski resort operators in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwestern regions to help protect them from winter weather …
The remnants of a Pacific storm that moved into the West are continuing to create weather hazards and bring back winter-like conditions following a long period of warm weather throughout the region today into tonight, according to the National Weather …
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) _ The natural gas shortage that slammed the state last winter cost insurance companies $55 million in claims. A memo from the state Public Regulation Commission’s Insurance Division says homeowners received the most help representing 7,422 …
Snow can be more than an irritant and disruption for small businesses. It can also be a legal liability. This is the season for insurance agents and brokers to remind their clients of their potential liability: Let’s say there’s been …
