A flood emergency is underway in western Washington as several communities are underwater from historic rains. by Theron Zahn MT. ST. HELENS, Wash — For many people who lived through the 1980 eruption ...

MOUNT ST. HELENS, Wash. – The Mount St. Helens Visitor Center is now open, showcasing updated exhibits and a new theater. The center closed last September for renovations. Visitors can explore a ...

ST HELENS, Wash. — When Mount St. Helens erupted in 1980, hundreds of square miles surrounding the volcano were flattened. Scientists describe the destruction as “moonscaped,” and at the time, it was ...

ST HELENS, Wash — Engineers who spent the days and years following the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens working on the recovery of the region, returned Tuesday to check in on some of their work.

Sunday marks 45 years since Mount St. Helens erupted in Washington state. The deadly eruption happened shortly after 8:30 a.m. on May 18, 1980, following months of small explosions and earthquakes.

May 18, 2025, marks the 45th anniversary of Mount St. Helens' eruption — a catastrophic event that transformed the landscape and killed 57 people. From this devastation emerged an incredible ...

Forty-five years ago on May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens in the state of Washington violently erupted. Here’s a look at volcanoes, then and now. The 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption began with a steady ...

Forty-five years ago on May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens in the state of Washington violently erupted. Here’s a look at volcanoes, then and now. Today in History: December 13, Thousands protest police ...