Discover why Mount Rainier is considered the most dangerous volcano in the United States. This video explores its eruption history, massive glaciers, lahar risks, and the millions of people who could ...

A snowcapped backdrop to Seattle and Puget Sound, Mount Rainier is a slumbering giant that last erupted in the 1890s.

For the 2025-26 school year, UW Libraries’ Special Collections is hosting an exhibit on the mountain in the Special Collections lobby in the basement of Allen Library. The exhibit features multiple ...

Jiri Richter and Ben Watson were drawn to the mountains — and they always wanted to help others reach the summit. Richter, 51, gave fellow climbers a pat on the shoulder and patiently told them to ...

The largest cranes on the west coast arrive at the Port of Tacoma on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Tony Overman toverman@theolympian.com I see Mount Rainier a lot — on license plates, logos, stickers, etc.

Enjoy the sunset glow over Mount Rainier on Feb. 5, as seen from KING 5's Columbia Tower camera. New message regarding Nancy Guthrie, Arizona police say Ex-MLB outfielder Yasiel Puig found guilty on ...

An investigation is ongoing after two climbers were found dead at Mount Rainier National Park on Jan. 20. Jiri Richter, 51 of Seattle, and Benjamin Watson, 35 of Seattle, were the men found dead near ...

Hot lava was caught on camera shooting more than 1,000 feet into the air.

A new study shows eruptions and wildfires altered the upper atmosphere, yet recent surface warming points elsewhere.