Cascadia

American  

[kas-key-dee-uh] / kæsˈkeɪ di ə /

noun

1. another term for the Pacific Northwest, often used to refer to this area specifically as an environmentally significant bioregion.

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Cascadia

Nevertheless, “Portlandia” maintained its distinct Cascadia vibe, right down to its finale appearance of “Twin Peaks” star Kyle MacLachlan as the city’s mayor.

From Salon ● Jul. 1, 2026

While collecting sediment cores from the Cascadia subduction zone off Oregon and northern California, the team accidentally drifted off course.

From Science Daily ● May 2, 2026

It’s also distinct from the brand’s Cascadia, which is optimized for more rugged and technical trail running.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026

"We are saddened to confirm that the whale seen in the Willapa River over the past few days is deceased," the Cascadia Research Collective said in an update on Facebook on Saturday.

From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2026

This area marks the meeting point of the San Andreas fault and the Cascadia subduction zone, a place capable of producing powerful and destructive earthquakes.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 17, 2026