landslide

Changing climate to bring more landslides on logged land WSU research shows

By Eric Sorensen, WSU News PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University researchers say landslides on logged forests will be more widespread as the Northwest climate changes.

After landslide, communities rewarded for resilience efforts

By Sylvia Kantor, College of Agricultural, Human & Natural Resource Sciences ARLINGTON, Wash. – Two years after the deadly landslide that devastated the Oso, Wash., area, the towns of Darrington and Arlington were announced April 27 as finalists in the America’s Best Communities (ABC) competition, which is designed to inspire innovative solutions for community revitalization.

Grant helps with long-term trauma recovery after mudslide

By Scott Weybright, College of Agricultural, Human & Natural Resource Sciences SPOKANE, Wash. – Exposure to trauma in childhood can create lifelong emotional, health and behavior risks. To help people work through Washington’s March 2014 Oso/Highway 530 landslide, the American Red Cross has given Washington State University researchers $100,000.

President offers continued support for mudslide recovery

By Sylvia Kantor, College of Agricultural, Human & Natural Resource Sciences DARRINGTON, Wash. – President Elson S. Floyd viewed the site of the SR 530 mudslide for the first time on his way to Darrington last week to meet community members appreciative of Washington State University’s support after the devastating March landslide.

WSU students aid in recovery after SR 530 mudslide

By Sylvia Kantor, College of Agricultural, Human & Natural Resource Sciences OSO, Wash. – Kendra Knepper’s father was among local firefighters involved in rescue efforts following the devastating mudslide along State Route 530 in March. Now, she’s glad to be involved herself. A criminal justice major at Washington State University, she is one of 10 […]

Landslide: A mountain in Oso, a hill at WSU

By Linda Weiford, WSU News PULLMAN, Wash. – For all the people who pass by an innocuous-looking hill on the Washington State University campus each day, with a quick turn of the head they will see proof that one wet winter day 18 years ago, a mass of Palouse mud broke loose and flowed toward […]