Yamhill County flooding turns deadly after driver goes past barricade
A man drowned after authorities say he drove around a road barricade and into fast-moving floodwaters in Yamhill County. Officials continue to warn drivers to obey closures amid ongoing flooding.
Mid-Valley school districts announce delays and closures amid storm
(This story has been updated to include additional information) A number of Mid-Valley school districts have delayed starts or closures on Dec. 19 after another storm hit the region . Here is a roundup of school district's with delayed starts or closures. Mid-Valley school districts with delays or closures on Dec....
2 die in crash after driver tries to pass multiple cars on Hwy 99...
YAMHILL COUNTY Ore. (KPTV) - Two people are dead after a driver crashed while trying to pass on Highway 99 in Yamhill County early Thursday, according to the Oregon State Police. Shortly before 5 a.m., 33-year-old Jackie Sue Williams of Dundee was driving a Toyota Camry north on Hwy 99.
Corvallis Fire Department staffs all-female crew for first time in 150 years
CORVALLIS, Ore. - The Corvallis Fire Department achieved a historic milestone by staffing its first all-female crew in its 150-year history. The crew included experienced firefighters Katie Davenport, Madison Brink, and Sherri Doll, who have collectively dedicated years to serving Corvallis Fire. Davenport has been...
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SATURDAY
WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6-12 inches above 3000 feet, except up to 12-16 inches above 2500 feet in the south Washington Cascades. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Cascades and Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties. In Washington, South Washington Cascades. *...
HIGH impact weather day Thursday with wind and flood risk
A high impact weather day is expected for Thursday with heavy warm rains, gusty winds and threat of flooding along rivers and more downed trees from oversaturated soil. FLOOD WATCH IN PLACE FOR WILLAMETTE VALLEY/FOOTHILLS. WIND ADVISORY IN PLACE FOR WILLAMETTE VALLEY: 30 MPH. HIGH WIND WARNING FOR OREGON COAST:...
County Commissioner Pat Malone tapped to lead state solid waste task force
Benton County Commissioner Pat Malone will chair a new state task force focused on municipal solid waste management in the Willamette Valley, Gov. Tina Kotek announced. Malone learned of his appointment just before Thanksgiving when he encountered the governor at the Association of Oregon Counties annual conference...
‘Widespread’ flooding forecast in parts of SE Portland, Clackamas
The National Weather Service on Thursday warned major flooding fueled by unrelenting rain could inundate roads and buildings near Johnson Creek and the Clackamas River. The water level of Johnson Creek was forecast to crest above 14 feet at 10 p.m. on Thursday at a weather service measurement site just south of...
High water at night: Better take it slow
After a couple of days of rain, driving around the Albany area was a little tricky on Thursday evening. Flooded sections were not easy to spot in the wet and black December night. Law enforcement in the city and both counties posted dozens of high-water warnings online. But unless drivers...
Level 1 ‘BE READY’ flood alert issued near Salem
SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — A new Level 1 “BE READY” flood alert warning have been issued near Salem, according to the city’s Emergency Management Department. The flood alert is in effect for an area along Salem Mill Creek, Shelton Ditch and Lower Pringle Creek North of Mission Street. This area includes Salem Hospital.
