the Pacific Northwest

noun

: the northwestern part of the U.S. near the Pacific coast

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Deception Pass State Park, Washington Located along the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail between Whidbey and Fidalgo islands is Deception Pass State Park, a beautiful seaside gem with bays, rugged ocean cliffs, and iconic bridges. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026 In part because California and the Pacific Northwest have already transitioned from extreme wildfires being a seasonal threat to a year-round one. Anjalee Khemlani, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 The rule lets crew members choose 12, 24 or 36 hours of undisturbed rest between assignments on a BNSF corridor in Montana and the Pacific Northwest. Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026 The National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center latest forecast shows Colorado and Utah might get some relief with above-normal precipitation while the Pacific Northwest could see dry and hot conditions in the coming months. Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Pacific Northwest

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“The Pacific Northwest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Pacific%20Northwest. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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