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Pleasant temps in Oregon now, heat returns soon
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Temperatures will slowly warm up as we wrap up the weekend along with drier and sunnier skies come Sunday while our daytime highs return to the upper 70s. As we keep with the pleasant and mild conditions through this weekend, hopefully you can get out...
First lawsuit filed over allegedly drunk Oregon high school football coach who slapped players
The first of what’s expected to be at least several lawsuits was filed Friday against the Beaverton School District, faulting it for employing a head football coach who allegedly downed four oversized beers and then slapped or grabbed a dozen sleeping teens in the middle of the night at a sports camp this summer.
Decaying or disfigured body discovered in NE Portland
A body was found in Northeast Portland early Sunday, and “due to the state of remains” police are unable to say whether it belonged to a man or a woman. Police found the body in the 10700 block of Northeast Fremont Street after getting a call at 12:58 a.m.
Update: Wind advisory affecting Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon Tuesday
On Monday at 1:22 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated wind advisory valid for Tuesday between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. for Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon. "West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected," can be anticipated according to the weather service. "Patchy blowing dust may also be observed."
Above-Normal Temps Over Labor Day Weekend for Northwest Oregon, Southwest Washington
Portland, OR – Residents in Portland and surrounding areas should brace for rising temperatures as the Labor Day weekend approaches. The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts a significant warming trend, with a 75% chance of above-normal temperatures across Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington. This heatwave is expected to begin Thursday and continue through Monday, making it crucial for residents to prepare accordingly.
Oregon sophomore edge Emar'rion Winston joins Autzen Audibles
Oregon sophomore edge defender Emar'rion Winston joins the Autzen Audibles Podcast to discuss his big year last season, the growth mindset he had this offseason, how his brothers and family members have shaped his life on and off the football field, being one of the few Oregonians on this Oregon roster, and his outlook ahead of the 2024 season.
JH Baxter plant report outlines health impacts to children, risks moving forward
The Oregon Health Authority released its final Health Consultation for the homes around J.H. Baxter on Wednesday, outlining what health risks neighbors should expect from the now-shuttered wood-processing plant. OHA's final report largely lined up with what the agency has previously said, concluding that there was likely harm to children under six...
Severe mental breakdown: Former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to shut down plane’s engines mid-flight speaks out on shocking incident
In an exclusive interview with ABC’s “Good Morning America,” Joseph Emerson, a 44-year-old former Alaska Airlines pilot, opened up about the harrowing events of October 22, 2023. Emerson, who was off-duty and seated in the cockpit’s jump seat, allegedly attempted to shut down the plane’s engines mid-flight by activating the fire suppression system.
Volunteer talks importance of effort to support refugee children
Dozens of volunteers got together Sunday morning to pack school supplies to be sent to kids in refugee camps in places like Ukraine and Sudan. Dozens help at Eugene church to send school supplies to refugee children. The Eugene Mennonite Church, in collaboration with the Refugee Resettlement Coalition of Lane...
Cooler, wetter weather helps crews make more progress on remaining wildfires, ahead of a late-summer warmup
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The recent cooler, wetter weather has been helping Oregon firefighters tackle several larger wildfires, many over a month old. But the threat of new wildfires remains high, as another warmup is due in coming days. As of Sunday morning, there were still about 250 firefighters battling the remaining lightning-sparked wildfire on The post Cooler, wetter weather helps crews make more progress on remaining wildfires, ahead of a late-summer warmup appeared first on KTVZ.
Oregon Coast Visitors Association launches biking homepage
The Oregon Coast Visitors Association website is now a central hub for all things biking on the coast! For the past few years, we’ve been actively involved in supporting the creation of three coastal mountain bike trail systems (Klootchy Creek in Seaside, Big Creek in Newport, and Whiskey Run in Coos County), and have sponsored mountain biking events like Ride the Dirt Wave and Mountain Bike Oregon, as a way to elevate mountain biking as a coastal experience for visitors and locals. ...
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