2 men rescued in Oregon after writing 'SOS' in the snow
Two 19-year-old men who went winter camping were rescued near Eugene, Oregon, by the U.S. Coast Guard after signaling for help by writing an "SOS" sign in the snow.
Two 19-year-old men who went winter camping were rescued near Eugene, Oregon, by the U.S. Coast Guard after signaling for help by writing an "SOS" sign in the snow.
Oregon hospital reports rare, fungal outbreak
The Oregon Health Authority said Tuesday that two patients at Salem Health contracted a dangerous fungal infection during their hospital stays in an "outbreak" of a type of yeast rare to the United States.
The Oregon Health Authority said Tuesday that two patients at Salem Health contracted a dangerous fungal infection during their hospital stays in an "outbreak" of a type of yeast rare to the United States.
Record number of deaths in Washington, Oregon in 2021
Fatal COVID cases account for about two-thirds of Washington's deaths this year, and about half of Oregon's. Other major factors include the brutal Northwest heat wave last summer and a rise in fatal drug overdoses.
Fatal COVID cases account for about two-thirds of Washington's deaths this year, and about half of Oregon's. Other major factors include the brutal Northwest heat wave last summer and a rise in fatal drug overdoses.
Caught on camera: Falling tree crashes onto Oregon DOT vehicle
An Oregon DOT worker is OK after a tree fell on their vehicle and it was caught on camera.
An Oregon DOT worker is OK after a tree fell on their vehicle and it was caught on camera.
Oregon State University ‘likely’ will require COVID boosters
Oregon State University says it will "likely" require students and employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot.
Oregon State University says it will "likely" require students and employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot.
Oregon man tries running over officer with stolen vehicle, arrested after K-9 pursuit: police
An Oregon man driving a stolen vehicle tried to run over a police officer while evading arrest on Monday, but was captured following an on-foot K-9 pursuit, authorities said.
An Oregon man driving a stolen vehicle tried to run over a police officer while evading arrest on Monday, but was captured following an on-foot K-9 pursuit, authorities said.
200 COVID-19 cases linked to high school wrestling tourneys; new safety guidance for indoor sports released
The Washington State Department of Health announced on Friday that it updated its health and safety guidance in response to the COVID-19 outbreaks linked to the high school wrestling tournaments this month.
The Washington State Department of Health announced on Friday that it updated its health and safety guidance in response to the COVID-19 outbreaks linked to the high school wrestling tournaments this month.
Oregon confirms first 3 cases of omicron variant
Oregon on Monday became the latest state to confirm cases of the omicron variant of COVID-19, officials said.
Oregon on Monday became the latest state to confirm cases of the omicron variant of COVID-19, officials said.
Thousands in Oregon face eviction as lawmakers scramble
In Oregon, where a long-standing housing crisis has been exacerbated by the pandemic, tenants on the brink of eviction are losing safety nets that kept them housed.
In Oregon, where a long-standing housing crisis has been exacerbated by the pandemic, tenants on the brink of eviction are losing safety nets that kept them housed.
Reward for info on poisoned wolves grows to nearly $43K
The reward for information leading to the conviction of the person or persons who poisoned at least eight wolves in eastern Oregon this year has grown to $42,977.
The reward for information leading to the conviction of the person or persons who poisoned at least eight wolves in eastern Oregon this year has grown to $42,977.
Portland bar owner says business robbed three times in a month: We're 'on our own'
A Portland, Oregon, bar-restaurant owner whose business was robbed three times in November is sounding the alarm on rising crime after the city’s police department tweeted they would only be responding to 911 calls about serious crimes.
A Portland, Oregon, bar-restaurant owner whose business was robbed three times in November is sounding the alarm on rising crime after the city’s police department tweeted they would only be responding to 911 calls about serious crimes.
Earthquake swarm: More than 40 quakes reported off Oregon coast in 24 hours
More than 40 earthquakes were recorded in 24 hours off the Oregon coast, but experts say that the cluster of quakes is not cause for alarm.
More than 40 earthquakes were recorded in 24 hours off the Oregon coast, but experts say that the cluster of quakes is not cause for alarm.
Armed carjacking suspect shot and killed by Portland police
Authorities say an armed suspect was shot and killed on Interstate 5 on Monday by police in Portland, Oregon, following multiple carjackings.
Authorities say an armed suspect was shot and killed on Interstate 5 on Monday by police in Portland, Oregon, following multiple carjackings.
Medford plane crash kills pilot and passenger, cause remains unknown
Medford police in Oregon said the plane went down Sunday around 4:52 p.m. local time near the parking lot of the Airport Chevrolet car dealership near Rogue Valley International Medford Airport.
Medford police in Oregon said the plane went down Sunday around 4:52 p.m. local time near the parking lot of the Airport Chevrolet car dealership near Rogue Valley International Medford Airport.
Oregon Health Authority moves to implement 'permanent' indoor mask mandate
The medical director for the Oregon Health Authority said 'permanent...doesn’t necessarily mean permanent.'
The medical director for the Oregon Health Authority said 'permanent...doesn’t necessarily mean permanent.'
Oregon officials identify year-old remains of child found in duffle bag
Oregon State Police have announced that they have identified the remains of a child found stuffed into a duffle bag and left in the forest last year.
Oregon State Police have announced that they have identified the remains of a child found stuffed into a duffle bag and left in the forest last year.
Dozens of Oregon workers fired for not getting COVID shot
Officials in Oregon say at least 99 state workers have been fired for failing to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Officials in Oregon say at least 99 state workers have been fired for failing to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Portland sees surge in traffic fatalities
Authorities say 2021 has seen the most fatal crashes in Portland in more than 30 years — something police say is due in part to part to low law enforcement staffing.
Authorities say 2021 has seen the most fatal crashes in Portland in more than 30 years — something police say is due in part to part to low law enforcement staffing.
State parks will be free in OR, WA day after Thanksgiving
Parking fees will once again be waived at Pacific Northwest state park sites on Friday, the day after Thanksgiving in an ongoing tradition that encourages people to go outside rather than go shopping.
Parking fees will once again be waived at Pacific Northwest state park sites on Friday, the day after Thanksgiving in an ongoing tradition that encourages people to go outside rather than go shopping.
Kyle Rittenhouse protest: Police declare riot in downtown Portland
Portland police declared a riot at a demonstration downtown against the acquittal of a teen who killed two people and injured another during a protest in Wisconsin.
Portland police declared a riot at a demonstration downtown against the acquittal of a teen who killed two people and injured another during a protest in Wisconsin.