Seattle is sinking millimeter by millimeter, and new research shows it's more widespread — and riskier — than once suspected.

A new study finds that the country's 28 most populous metros are losing elevation, from New York City to Seattle.

Cities across the country are sinking, especially in Houston and other cities in Texas, posing significant threats from ...

At least 65 percent of urban areas in 25 major cities are sinking, with some local spots dropping by about two inches a year, new research has shown.

An alarming new report reveals that right across the country, 28 US cities are sinking, showing the kind of geologic ...

and Seattle — and found that in every one of them, at least 20 percent of the urban area is sinking. In 25 cities, two-thirds or more of the area is subsiding, with rates up to 0.4 inches each year.

Events marking May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, are taking place across Washington, with several in the ...

But when PFAS turns up in sludge used as fertilizer, it can become a problem. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, ...

A new study is fueling speculation and fear about the risks of a major earthquake in the Cascadia subduction zone, including ...