Ash from the catastrophic 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens began to swirl around the volcano this week, creating a smoky ...

Strong winds apparently picked up the loose volcanic ash from the 1980 eruption and carried it as far as the capital region.

Ash from the catastrophic 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens began to swirl around the volcano this week, creating a smoky haze that obscured its summit.