Earthquakes from October 29, 2025

A new study points to major PNW earthquakes potentially triggering California earthquakes and vice-versa. DNR earthquakes expert Alex Steely breaks down the potential link between the Cascadia Subduction Zone and the San Andreas fault.Later, we cover "sonic boom" earthquakes, the Seattle fault nightmare scenario, and why so many Washington buildings are vulnerable to shaking.

• Guest: Alex Steely, Assistant Director of Geologic Hazards and Mapping at the Washington Department of Natural Resources

Other topics:

• A constitutional amendment on the ballot would allow the state's long-term care program funding to be invested in stocks.
• Good news and bad news about traffic after a spate of big truck bridge collisions.