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Rare June tropical storm-fueled atmospheric river takes aim at Seattle, Portland this weekend
June 1 typically kicks off the start of the dry summer season in the Pacific Northwest. Yet not this year as a rare atmospheric river-type storm aims at the region, fueled by the remnants of a former tropical storm in the western Pacific.
Downtown Portland could see 200,000 visitors Saturday; event organizers say plan ahead
More than 200,000 people are expected to show up in downtown Portland Saturday for several big events. Organizers have urged people to plan ahead and take public transit if possible. The Rose Festival’s City Fair and Starry Nights small business event will be happening throughout the day. Pedalpalooza’s Bike Summer...
Free Amtrak for kids, teens in Washington – funded by big polluters
Young passengers can travel free on Amtrak trains and buses between Bellingham and Vancouver, Washington, thanks to fees paid by major polluters in the state. Amtrak Cascades service within Washington state is now free to anyone 18 years old or younger. Reservations must be made in advance, and passengers below the age of 16 must travel with an adult, who has to pay the regular adult fare.
Heading to Edgefield for a concert this summer? Don’t bring a lawn chair
Concerts out under the stars at McMenamins Edgefield will look a little different this summer. Yes, there will still be beer, good vibes and a very long line to get out of the parking lot at the end of the night, but there will be no more personal chairs. “Starting...
130 years ago, the Great Flood of 1894 left Portland waterlogged for weeks
In 1894, rapid spring snowmelt in the Cascade Mountains led to Portland’s largest recorded flood, reaching a high-water mark of over 33 feet and covering 250 square blocks. That year, late spring saw heavy rain and quickly rising temperatures throughout the Willamette Valley. On May 30, the Oregonian newspaper...
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