Highway 6 closed indefinitely due to landslide, sunken grade
PORTLAND, Ore. — Highway 6 is closed indefinitely due to a landslide and a sunken roadway between mileposts 27 and 42, cutting off travel between Portland and Tillamook on the Oregon coast. The landslide occurred about four miles west of Glenwood, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation. Drivers...
‘Profound sorrow’: City of Camas mourns death of Greg Biffle, former NASCAR driver
NASCAR racer Greg Biffle and members of his family tragically died in a plane crash in North Carolina, prompting the City of Camas to mourn the loss of a hometown hero.
Washington, Oregon legislators irked at lack of cost update for I-5 Bridge replacement
Legislators on both sides of the Columbia River expressed disappointment Monday after Interstate Bridge Replacement Program leaders failed to provide a long-awaited cost estimate update during their bistate legislative committee meeting. “I’m hoping you can get us a budget estimate in January so we have something to...
Oregon county doubles down on sanctuary policy, approves $250K for immigrant aid
As federal immigration crackdowns continue to impact Oregon families, Multnomah County has joined other local governments in funneling support to immigrant communities. The county Board of Commissioners on Thursday made a refreshed commitment to uphold its sanctuary status and approved the use of $250,000 in...
Portland’s Thompson Elk Statue, damaged by 2020 protests, set to return by spring 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. — After five years of absence, Portland's beloved Thompson Elk statue is on track to return to its historic home on Southwest Main Street by early spring 2026, city officials confirmed on Wednesday. The iconic bronze elk, which has stood as a downtown landmark since 1900, was...
Division Street Dairy Queen in Portland: An Update
About a year ago, we wrote about the Division Street Dairy Queen (SE Division and 55th Avenue). At that point in time, the folks at DQ were expecting to start construction in January 2025 with an estimated completion of June 2025. Obviously that has not happened. Permitting surrounding the drive-through is a big part...
Heavy rain and rising waters threaten homeless people camped in the Sandy River Delta
PORTLAND, Ore. — The ongoing string of atmospheric rivers has set off flood warnings around rivers across northwest Oregon, including in the Sandy River Delta. The area has no permanent residents, but homeless people often camp along the trails, making them highly vulnerable to flooding during severe weather events...
Woman rescued from Willamette River, firefighters find ‘missing’ person in riverbank cave
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Just before 6 a.m., a person using the Springwater Corridor heard cries for help coming from the Willamette River. Portland Fire and Rescue says they dispatched crews on land and water to the area. “Rescue Boat 21 was able to successfully pick up a single...
Pineapple express sets sights on Oregon into Friday night
The latest storm in the pineapple express will focus on Oregon into Friday evening. Some streams and rivers will quickly surge to major flood levels, posing risks to lives and property. Another dose of the Pineapple Express will affect the Pacific Northwest to close out this week, but this time,...
Cat rescued after stuck atop Vancouver transmission pole for six days in drenching rain
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KATU) — Cheers erupted from the ground late Thursday night as a utility crew rescued a pet cat who had been stuck atop a transmission pole for six days, braving heavy rain and wind as an atmospheric river battered the region this week. The 7-year-old orange tabby...
