After an extensive four-day effort, the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has suspended its search and rescue operations for Susan Lane-Fournier, a 61-year-old hiker who disappeared in the Mt. Hood National Forest near Welches. Lane-Fournier, who also goes by...
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Efforts Intensify to Locate Missing Woman and Dogs in Mt. Hood Forest
The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office is ramping up efforts to locate 61-year-old Susan Lane-Fournier, who disappeared while hiking with her two dogs in the Mt. Hood National Forest. Lane-Fournier, who is also known as “Phoenix,” was reported missing after she failed...
Green Friday in Oregon: Hike and Fish for Free After Thanksgiving
This year, swap the chaos of Black Friday sales for the serenity of Oregon’s great outdoors. "Green Friday" returns, offering a perfect excuse to lace up your hiking boots, grab your fishing gear, and reconnect with nature. On the day after Thanksgiving, Oregon State...
Faulty GPS Directions Strand 20 Vehicles on Road in Eastern Oregon
More than a dozen drivers found themselves stranded on a snowy and treacherous road in northeast Oregon after following GPS directions that led them astray, as reported by KOIN. The incident unfolded on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, and required hours of rescue...
Brookings Becomes Latest Oregon Coast Town to Ban Beach Camping
Brookings has joined the growing list of Oregon coastal towns where camping on the beach is officially prohibited, following a decision by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission. The new rule, approved on Wednesday, will take effect on December 1, 2024. This rule...
Bomb Cyclone Hits the Northwest Hard with Fatalities and Half a Million Without Power
A powerful storm system swept across the northwestern United States, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and widespread disruptions. Dubbed a "bomb cyclone" due to its rapid intensification, the storm caused power outages across multiple states, downed trees, and...
Bomb Cyclone to Slam Oregon and the West Coast With Winds Up to 70 mph
The West Coast is bracing for a powerful bomb cyclone that promises to deliver hurricane-force winds, torrential rain, and feet of snow to Oregon, Northern California, and Washington. This rare weather event is set to unleash its fury beginning Tuesday, November 19,...
Oregon School District Ignored Sexual Abuse Allegations for Years, Protecting Predators Over Students
In a shocking revelation, OPB reports that the St. Helens School District knowingly allowed predators to operate unchecked for years, enabling the systematic abuse of students while covering up allegations. The district’s negligence came to light only after law...
Video Shows Close Call as Woman Nearly Swept Away by King Tide on Oregon Coast
A woman visiting Cannon Beach had a harrowing encounter with the ocean on Thursday when she was nearly swept out to sea by a King Tide. The Cannon Beach Police Department released a video of the incident, showing the woman at the Gower Street ramp as a powerful wave...
Oregon Could See a Snowier Winter with La Niña on the Way
A La Niña winter could be on the horizon for the United States, according to the Climate Prediction Center’s (CPC) latest forecast. The CPC, a division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), suggests that La Niña is likely to develop between...
BrewLights Returns to the Oregon Zoo This Weekend
This weekend, the Oregon Zoo in Portland is hosting its sixth annual BrewLights event on Friday, November 15, and Saturday, November 16, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. This 21-and-over festival offers attendees the chance to sample beverages from over 50 Northwest...
Tornado Hits Rockaway Beach with 85 mph Winds, Portland Braces for Flooding
After a recent tornado struck Rockaway Beach, Portland residents are being urged to brace for another bout of severe weather. The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down in Rockaway Beach on Monday night, bringing 85 mph winds that...