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BC NDP Leader David Eby Resigns After Shock Election Defeat
BC NDP Leader David Eby Resigns After Shock Election Defeat
David Eby Resigns: B.C. NDP Defeated in Election Shock
David Eby Resigns: B.C. NDP Defeated in Election Shock
California’s $25B Homebuyer Bet: Prop. 37 Explained
California’s $25B Homebuyer Bet: Prop. 37 Explained
California Braces as Exceptional High Tides Trigger Flood Alerts
California Braces as Exceptional High Tides Trigger Flood Alerts
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Tate McRae Reclaims Her Narrative with ‘Housewife’ Single
Flu Surge: West Coast Faces Early H1N1 Crisis
Flu Surge: West Coast Faces Early H1N1 Crisis
America First: New Strategy to Supercharge U.S. Seafood Industry
America First: New Strategy to Supercharge U.S. Seafood Industry
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Meta Secures Zuckerberg Residency Deal Amid Tax Risks
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Early Flu Spike: Mutated Virus Challenges West Coast
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Evan Park brings a background in data-driven investigative journalism to his work at West Coast Observer. Born in Los Angeles to Korean immigrant parents, he studied communications at USC before moving north to cover Pacific Northwest politics and business. Evan specialises in stories that connect local decisions to broader regional trends, with a particular interest in housing policy and urban development. In his off hours he's an avid cyclist and a dedicated — if somewhat erratic — home cook.
Westward

Alaska, Hawaiian Airlines Unveil New Seattle Pacific Gateway Routes

evan Park 2 weeks ago

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have officially announced a significant expansion of their post-merger network, introducing new nonstop services connecting Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to two...

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Pacific Plate

LA Dining’s New Era: 7 Essential Fall 2026 Reservations

evan Park 2 weeks ago

Los Angeles is currently undergoing a structural transformation in its gastronomic landscape, one that shifts away from experimental fusion and back toward the rigorous, foundational excellence...

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Editorial

San Clemente’s Crumbling Coast: Rail Future on the Edge

evan Park 2 weeks ago

Coastal erosion in San Clemente, California, is intensifying at an alarming rate, threatening both iconic beaches and a critical regional rail corridor as the state braces...

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The Current

SoCal Fires Explode: Santa Ana Winds Threaten Orange County Communities

evan Park 2 weeks ago

Firefighters in Southern California are currently engaged in an aggressive battle against a series of rapidly spreading wildfires as fierce Santa Ana winds whip through the...

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Editorial

CalFresh Crisis: New Federal Mandates Threaten 562,000 Californians

evan Park 2 weeks ago

A sweeping change in federal policy is creating a ripple effect across California’s social safety net, as thousands of residents face the sudden termination of their...

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Soundwaves

Iron Maiden Extends ‘Run For Your Lives’ Tour to 2027

evan Park 2 weeks ago

Heavy metal legends Iron Maiden have officially confirmed the expansion of their monumental ‘Run For Your Lives’ world tour into 2027, with a newly announced comprehensive...

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Editorial

NOAA Imposes Strict Gear Marking Rule on 335 Groundfish Vessels

evan Park 2 weeks ago

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries has officially finalized a landmark gear marking rule, setting a new regulatory standard for the Pacific Coast groundfish...

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The Current

California Coastline Battered: Storms Wreck Long Beach Boardwalk

evan Park 2 weeks ago

Coastal authorities are scrambling to assess the catastrophic damage left in the wake of a potent post-tropical cyclone that battered California’s coastline this week. The storm,...

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Editorial

California Dam Crisis: 57 Structures Facing Urgent Failure

evan Park 2 weeks ago

A damning state audit released Monday has sounded an urgent alarm regarding the structural integrity of California’s water infrastructure. The report identifies 57 dams across the...

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Top Coastal Reports

Federal Whale Rules Miss the Mark as Humpbacks Suffer

evan Park 3 weeks ago

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has finalized its updated regulatory framework for the U.S. West Coast sablefish pot fishery, a move that was intended to...

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