Bomb cyclone sweeps through northwest US, leaving 600,000 without power and causing one death

A powerful storm, classified as a "bomb cyclone," is impacting the northwest U.S., causing strong winds and heavy rain. The storm has led to widespread power outages, affecting over 600,000 homes in Washington State, and has resulted in at least one death from falling trees. The storm began on Tuesday, bringing hurricane-force winds and excessive rainfall. Wind gusts reached 101 mph off Vancouver Island, while parts of Oregon and Washington experienced gusts over 75 mph. The National Weather Service has issued various warnings for flooding and high winds across the region. In addition to power outages, the storm has caused significant damage, with trees falling on homes and vehicles. Flood watches are in effect for northern California, and a blizzard warning has been issued for the Cascades in Washington, predicting up to a foot of snow.