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Winter weather advisory issued for foot of snow on Oregon Cascades passes
A winter weather advisory has been issued for Oregon’s Cascade mountain passes for an anticipated 10-14 inches of snow. The National Weather Service advisory begins at 8 tonight and lasts until 11 a.m. Monday, although snow is expected in the mountains through Tuesday. The snow could make travel difficult...
Gresham Fire battles pair of commercial blazes; rescue newborn kittens
Gresham Fire faced a pair of simultaneous blazes Saturday morning, April 27, both of which began from engulfed vehicles parked next to buildings. The first fire sparked at 5:40 a.m. at a commercial building, 19004 N.E. San Rafael St., just down the road from Station 74. That team was first on scene, discovering a large number of tires inside a truck on fire next to a building. The flames reached the structure and extended to the roof of the building. ...
‘Extremely rare’ bird spotted on Oregon coast
Michael Sanchez is no birder. But the 41-year-old Vancouver man has been getting into photography. So, on a trip to the coast last Sunday, he woke up before dawn and carried his new Sony camera to Hug Point, where he hoped to snap a shot of the picturesque waterfall just after daybreak.
Delays coming to Troutdale roads for hazardous tree removal
Expect traffic delays next week across Troutdale as road crews remove hazardous trees that are at high risk of falling along a trio of roadways. From Monday, April 29, through Friday, May 3, Multnomah County crews will be working from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. At each site there will be large equipment and flaggers directing traffic. Delays could reach up to 20 minutes. The work locations are: Southeast Stark Street — Delays between Southeast 35th Street and the Stark Street Bridge.Southeast Kerslake Road — Delays between Southeast Stark Street and Southeast 302nd Avenue.Southeast Sweetbriar Road — Delays between Southeast 282nd Avenue and Soutehast Kerslake Road. For updates on road conditions, visit multco.us/roads.
You’d be hard pressed to find another chance to sample 60 ciders
Lots of smiles were a’blazing at the 9th annual Hood River Cider Fest on Saturday, April 28, 2024. Near 30 cideries participated in the daylong event that featured over 60 ciders on tap. Participants purchased a souvenir tasting glass and a handful of drink tokens worth at least a 2 oz. pours.
Hood River Cider Fest
Tomorrow is the 9th annual Hood River Cider Fest! Soak in the waterfront view while sipping on local ciders!. This all-day event features 80 ciders on tap from 40 local cideries! Also enjoy music, multiple food vendors, arts & crafts, kids activities and more!. Be sure to grab your tickets...
Stevenson women’s beach volleyball finishes third at AVCA Division III Small College National Championships
Stevenson women’s beach volleyball’s 2024 campaign ended in the national championship on Sunday, April 14. They bowed out in the semifinals after a tight 3-1 loss to Berry College. In the following third place match, the Mustangs toppled East Texas Baptist University in the bronze medal match to...
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