Water crisis reaches boiling point on Oregon-California line

Farmers and fishermen along the California-Oregon border struggle to continue their family businesses as the water crisis reaches a state of emergency.

Blackouts in US Northwest due to heat wave, deaths reported

The unprecedented Northwest U.S. heat wave that slammed Seattle and Portland, Oregon, moved inland Tuesday — prompting a electrical utility in Spokane, Washington, to resume rolling blackouts amid heavy power demand.

Concern grows over the fate of young gray wolf celebrated for historic California journey

There is growing concern over the fate of a rare gray wolf that made a remarkable journey from Oregon and across at least 16 California counties, to travel farther south than any other GPS collared wolf in the Golden State in more than a century.

Oregon lawmaker charged for breach of Oregon State Capitol

Prosecutors have levelled two criminal charges against a Republican member of the Oregon House of Representatives who let far-right rioters into the state Capitol in December.

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Prosecutors have levelled two criminal charges against a Republican member of the Oregon House of Representatives who let far-right rioters into the state Capitol in December. Rep. Mike Nearman was charged with official misconduct in the first degree and criminal trespass in the second degree.

Riot declared in Portland when protesters smash windows, set fires after police kill man

Portland has been the site of frequent protests, many involving violent clashes between officers and demonstrators. The latest comes after police shot and killed a man Friday.

With 'big one' around the corner, quake alert system launches in Oregon

People in Oregon will be better prepared for earthquakes — particularly important in the Pacific Northwest because experts say “the big one" is coming — as an early warning system launched Thursday.

Oregon nurse placed on leave after posting TikTok video saying she doesn't wear masks

An Oregon hospital has placed an oncology nurse on administrative leave after she posted a video on social media in which she said she does not follow safety directives meant to prevent the spread of COVID-19 when she is not at work.

Plan released to reduce massive wildfires in US West

The plan released by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management aims to limit wildfires in a 350,000-square-mile area of mainly sagebrush habitat that includes parts of Idaho, Oregon, Washington, California, Nevada and Utah.

Real Christmas trees provide holiday comfort for many amid pandemic

Christmas tree growers who have faced increased interest in artificial trees in recent years say demand for real, fresh-cut evergreens is strong this season.

'Home Improvement' actor Zachery Ty Bryan arrested for strangulation, assault

Zachery Ty Bryan, the actor who played the oldest son on the long-running 1990s sitcom “Home Improvement,” was arrested in Oregon and faces charges of strangulation and assault.

Oakland, Portland sue over use of federal agents at protests

The Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to requests for comment Thursday.

Boy gives Baby Yoda to firefighters, the doll now serves as moral support on fire lines

A little green doll has served as a morale booster and has brought smiles and a feeling of comfort and connection to fire crews battling wildfires in Oregon and Colorado, and he just might be making plans for a visit to California soon. 

Oregon teen remembered as a hero, died trying to save grandmother, family says

A 13-year-old boy killed by fire and found with his protective dog draped over him, was being remembered as a hero who died trying to save his grandmother from the raging flames of Oregon’s Beachie Creek Fire.

Oregon drivers stopped at gunpoint by groups protecting wildfire ravaged properties from looters

Oregon drivers have been illegally stopped at gunpoint by armed groups patrolling evacuation zones over the past week as massive wildfires sweep through the West, destroying more than 1 million acres in the state and displacing hundreds of thousands.

Wildfires on West Coast leave at least 35 people dead, evacuees describe having 'lost everything'

The wildfires from California to Washington state have burned nearly 5 million acres, nearly the size of Connecticut and Rhode Island combined. Tens of thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes, with many returning to find only charred rubble.

500,000 people in Oregon forced to flee wildfires

The latest figures from Thursday evening come from the Oregon Office of Emergency Management. That’s over 10% of the state’s 4.2 million population.