Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler declared a state of emergency on Friday morning due to a global IT outage that has significantly impacted airlines, hospitals, and other services. The chaos originated from a flawed software update by CrowdStrike, a…
A man who had been on the run for nearly 30 years was apprehended in central Georgia this week, as reported by CBS News. The fugitive, who escaped from an Oregon prison in 1994, had been living under…
In a tragic twist of fate, just days after we featured Mr. Bill's Village Smokehouse in Lincoln City, Oregon, this beloved local gem suffered an extensive fire. On July 16, at around 2 a.m., an electrical fire broke…
Bob Newhart, the legendary stand-up comedian known for his distinctive, deadpan delivery, passed away Thursday morning at the age of 94. A Chicago native, Newhart rose to fame with his 1960 breakthrough album, "The Button-Down Mind of Bob…
In the wake of over a thousand lightning strikes across Oregon in the past 48 hours, numerous new fires have been ignited, particularly within the Umpqua National Forest. Among these, the Trail Fire stands out as the largest,…
After years of renovations, delays, and anticipation, Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort has finally announced its reopening date. The Warm Springs resort revealed on Monday that it will welcome guests again starting Thursday, July 18. Visitors can look forward…
A red flag warning has been issued for the Willamette Valley and the length of Western Oregon due to the increased risk of thunderstorms and lightning igniting new wildfires. The National Weather Service cautioned on Tuesday that "frequent…
In a dramatic and heartfelt rescue on July 12, a 160-pound Great Pyrenees was carried off Saddle Mountain after its paws became severely injured during a hike. The incident has sparked conversations about the safety and preparedness of…
The Cow Valley Fire in Malheur County has rapidly expanded, now engulfing 73,727 acres. This intense blaze is currently uncontained and has already destroyed two structures while threatening between 30 to 50 homes in the Brogan area. The…
In a dramatic and heroic rescue, Redmond Police officers Jeremy Rutledge, Riley Powell, and Sergeant Jered Kirk saved a family of five from their burning home on July 5. The incident, captured on body camera footage, unfolded at…
This Independence Day, Oregonians will experience a shift from traditional fireworks to innovative displays featuring live music, laser shows, and illuminated drones. Several cities, including Tigard, Lake Oswego, Oregon City, and Wilsonville, are embracing these modern alternatives to…
In some areas of Deschutes County, residents were urged to evacuate immediately to ensure their safety and to enable public safety personnel to assist them effectively. A small wildfire in central Oregon rapidly expanded on Tuesday, scorching roughly…
