Washington is among more than a dozen states that might be able to see the northern lights on June 25 and June 26.

The travel blog Frugal Flyer recently shared its list of the 95 best "hidden" beaches in the U.S. Here's where Washington's spots ranked.

Here is a bathymetry map of the northern Gulf of Mexico and parts of the southeast Atlantic coast. The warmer colors show a shallow seabed, and cooler colors show deeper waters.

Expanding drought conditions, below-average snowpack, and spring heat waves have turned the state of Washington into a ...

This beautiful state park in Washington is inexpensive (and sometimes free) to visit and offers people the change to view ...

The state has issued four swim advisories in Beaufort County. The Department of Environmental Quality says the sites are on ...

Explore the North Sea's marine renewable energy projects with our detailed map, showcasing offshore wind, wave, and tidal ...

Dan Balz is chief correspondent at The Washington Post. He has served as the paper’s deputy national editor, political editor, White House correspondent and Southwest correspondent.

The United States maintains an extensive military footprint in the Middle East, including a number of naval assets and permanent U.S. bases. Washington’s presence has allowed it to respond to ...

Ann Marimow covers the Supreme Court for The Washington Post. She joined The Post in 2005, and has spent a decade writing about legal affairs and the federal judiciary. She previously covered ...