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Photo captures spectacular lightning strike on Mount St. Helens: Here’s the story behind the shot
Ian Reed calls himself a “weather geek” and he had been anticipating Saturday afternoon’s lightning storm all day. A nature photographer, Reed works for the nonprofit Mount St. Helens Institute which educates people about the volcano and its impact on the world around it. He positioned himself Saturday on the viewing deck of the Coldwater Ridge Visitor Center, north of the volcano, to get a good angle on the storm as it rolled in late in the afternoon.
Pearl and Oyster fest to bring weekend of music to Bay City
Returning for its third edition, the Bay City Pearl & Oyster Music Festival is set to rock and roll on August 24 and 25. Co-hosted by the Headlight Herald, the festival welcomes four bands on Saturday before shifting focus to kids’ day on Sunday. According to co-organizer Kathleen Leipzig, the festival’s organizers hope to create a sustainable, free event to entertain residents and visitors to the town. “This is our...
'Big' Banks football aims for state title that eluded them last season
Cole Linehan made his hay as a defensive lineman for the Oregon Ducks, which is why this year’s Braves have the veteran Banks head coach excited about a team built from the inside out. “Our O-line and D-line will be our strength,” Linehan said. “We’ve got some big boys up front that play really good football, and when you have dudes up front that allow you to run the football, be super physical and get after the quarterback, for me that’s just a fun thing...
Hoop Jam Brings Summer Basketball to LBCC
The north parking lot of Linn-Benton’s main campus recently underwent quite a makeover. What had previously been an area for hundreds of parking spaces was transformed into 24 half-sized basketball courts. The change took place Aug. 10-11 to host Albany’s 17th annual Hoop Jam, a street basketball tournament organized by the Boys & Girls Club of Albany.
Sweet Home Fire District struggling with lack of returns to loaner life jacket stand
The Sweet Home Fire District shared on social media that they are struggling with a lack of returns to their life jacket loaner stand, but the Eugene Springfield Fire Department says this is normal for newer loaner programs.
Lightning Storm Sparks Two Fires in Forest Grove City Watershed Saturday August 17th; Oregon Dept. of Forestry, Local Crews Respond, Quickly Contain
A Sunday August 18, 2024 update/recap on the two lightning caused fires in the Forest Grove Water Shed off of Soda Springs Road. The area is the protection district of Oregon Department of Forestry. Around 5pm last night crews backed off of the areas due to the incoming storms. Before they left, the first fire was 100% hand lined and had hose around the perimeter of the fire. The first fire was approximately 500ft from the road with easier access for crews, hose and equipment. Fire #1 had two forestry engines and a hand crew working on it. The smoke from a second fire was noted by ODF crews scouting the area. We used our drone to over fly the area and get GPS coordinates of the second fire. Additional ODF members were unable to find easy access to the fire on maps and had to hike in. The fire was approximately 4,000ft down a draw and back up a hillside from their entry point. Laying that much hose from an engine would have taken hours to achieve. With the minimal time before storms arrived, a hand crew worked to hand line the fire, which they completed 90% of before the hiked back out. Both fires were each approximately 1/8 of an acre.
67-year-old woman dies after being hit by SUV in northeast Salem
A 67-year-old Salem woman is dead after being hit by an SUV at the intersection of Lancaster Drive and Wolverine Street NE in Salem on Wednesday, according to Salem Police. Police said the crash in northeast Salem was reported at 11:40 a.m. on Wednesday. ...
Lane County deputies arrest man for alleged assault with brass knuckles
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — A 43-year-old man was arrested earlier this month after allegedly assaulting some in the area of Concord Ave in Eugene, according to the Lane County Sheriff's Office (LCSO). LCSO says back on August 4, 2024, around 4:00 p.m., deputies with the sheriff's office responded to...
2 arrests after alleged beer robbery
Lane County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) investigators have released details of what they said was a robbery in Creswell. Early in the morning of Aug. 3, a male entered a business in the 300 block of E. Oregon Avenue in Creswell, and allegedly stole a case a beer, according to LCSO Sgt. Tim Wallace.
Monday’s Oregon weather word of the day: Pleasant
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Cooler daytime highs and showery moments are on the way as we head into this new week. But hopefully you can get out and enjoy Monday’s weather because it will be our warmest, driest and sunniest afternoon of the workweek following some morning clouds.
Oregon Shores’ Surf and Sun Virtual Walk and Run
Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition is excited to announce Oregon Shores' second annual Surf and Sun Virtual Walk and Run fundraising event. This initiative offers friends of the Oregon coast an opportunity to participate in a challenge and solicit support from their friends and family. The event will take place from August 30 to September 8. During this time, participants will be encouraged to walk or run as many miles as possible, embracing the spirit of adventure and the satisfaction of making a difference. What sets...
Rainwater helps fire crews in handling the Willamette Complex South Fires
Rain and Thunderstorms from the weekend brought showers to Western Oregon wildfires. Recent storms help saturate wildfire fuels at Willamette Complex South. Recent rain and thunderstorms didn't extinguish the Willamette Complex South fires, but did help saturate possible fire fuels.
Oregon gets rain, 3,379 lightning strikes. How will it impact wildfires?
A rare August thunderstorm brought upwards of an inch of rain and 3,379 lightning strikes to Oregon on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. The storm, which brought moisture in from the Gulf of Alaska, doused the entire western half of the state with at least a quarter inch of rain. Some...
Anticipate pea-sized hail with thunderstorms in Oregon Sunday
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 1:38 p.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 2:15 p.m. for Clatsop County Coast, North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands, North Oregon Coast Range and Lower Columbia River. Brace for pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph.
Widespread power outages impacting Southern Oregon
OREGON - Update 9:26 p.m.: More than 2000 customers are without power in southern Oregon. In Talent, 265 residents are without power. Crews have been notified and power is expected to be restored before 1 a.m. on Sunday. In Prospect, 396 residents are without power. Crews have been notified and...
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