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Tami McMillan
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Tami McMillan is a national environment reporter for Times Media Service, based in the Washington bureau. McMillan covers environmental policy, climate, conservation, pollution and natural resources, and the federal agencies and regulations that shape them. McMillan holds a master's degree in environment and development and grew up in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Stories by Tami McMillan
5 stories
August 2026
2 stories: 2 explainers
Mon
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Explainer · Environment · Arizona
What is known about the Grand Canyon flash flood and the search for unaccounted visitors
A flash flood in Grand Canyon National Park left one dead and up to 15 unaccounted for on Aug. 29, the National Park Service said.
Fri
Explainer · Environment · California
Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle remains critically ill as anemia worsens at Ojai Raptor Center
July 2026
3 stories: 1 explainer, 2 news stories
Tue
News: Environment · Santa Cruz, California
Video shows teen lifeguard pulling child from heavy surf at Santa Cruz’s Seabright Beach
Sat
Explainer · Travel · Bozeman, Montana
What Yellowstone visitors should know after a Bozeman man says a bison attack left him with broken bones
A Bozeman man suffered multiple fractures this month after a bison attack at Yellowstone, the National Park Service confirmed.

Thu
News: Environment · Inland Empire, California
Black bear walks into Crestline water district office, leaves without damage or injuries