After the Trump administration denied Oregon a grant to help recover from severe December storm damage, the state is appealing the decision in hopes of receiving the critical funds.

"It’s not completely clear what the impact of this winter’s El Niño will be," writes Our Ocean Backyard columnist Gary Griggs, "but all signs to date are indicating a major event." ...

Swampscott had more than 4,000 customers without power as of 11 a.m. as snow fell in the region's highest elevations.