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As of a recent update from the U.S. Forest Service - Willamette National Forest page on Facebook, there is an urgent notice for residents and visitors alike concerning popular recreation spots in the McKenzie River corridor,…
In the wake of Hurricane Hilary's rapid intensification from a tropical storm to a Category 4 hurricane in the Pacific, flood watches have been issued for parts of Oregon. As the storm approaches the Mexican coast,…
PORTLAND, Ore. — Canada's raging wildfires are set to impact views in both Oregon and Washington this Saturday. Known for its breathtaking vistas, Portland will soon be enveloped in a smoky haze, leading to compromised air…
Here in the dog days of summer, many Portlanders rely on the cool waters of the Willamette for a much-needed break from the heat. Whether your activity of choice is boating, stand up paddleboarding, or swimming,…
Oregonians, it's time to puff up with pride! Our beloved Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport has recently been lauded as one of the "15 Top Aquariums in the U.S. for 2023" by the renowned travel platform,…
Oregon residents have been grappling with the repercussions of an unprecedented summer heatwave. However, there might be a silver lining coming our way in the form of some unexpected rainfall. According to recent updates from KGW's…
With each summer in Oregon, the once serene, picture-postcard landscapes are now facing increasing threats of rapidly-spreading wildfires. Recent years have painted a grim picture of what has become the new normal for the state's summer…
Have you ever witnessed nature's very own light show? Portland-based prodigy, Jay Shah, has astoundingly captured this spectacle, illuminating the darkness around Arch Rock, situated along the serene stretches of Oregon's southern coastline, just a breath…
The picturesque town of Bandon, Oregon, often associated humorously with cranberries for its rhyming allure, is once again set to host its annual celebration of the region's rich cranberry heritage. Merging 77 years of tradition with…
There have been a string of cougar sightings on the northern Oregon coast in past weeks, including a cougar taking a vacation to Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach, and cougar sightings on a popular trail in…
According to the US National Weather Service, the Willamette Valley could be facing a heatwave for the week of Sunday August 13th, 2023 with temperatures above 100 degrees. People are being urged to make a plan…
Can you roll up to a gas station and pump your own gas or not? The answer: maybe.
