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Forecast

Sunny, warm Wednesday after chilly start

Local News

3.7 earthquake strikes near Oregon, Idaho border

The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquake struck the area after 6:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Climate Change

Temperature mapping identifies Portland metro's 'heat islands'

During a hot day in July of last year, over a hundred volunteers helped map out temperatures across Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties.
Severe Weather

No tsunami threat to Oregon, west coast after Taiwan earthquake

The earthquake's magnitude was recorded at 7.5 on Tuesday morning near Taiwan, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The Story

Report: Multnomah County needs to plan beyond boom and bust severe weather response

When an ice storm hit in January, the county opened up a record number of warming shelter spaces. But all of those shelters closed before the freezing cold had gone.
The Story

Multnomah County needs to revisit its severe weather response plans, report finds

When an ice storm hit in January, the county opened up a record number of warming shelter spaces. But all of those shelters closed before the freezing cold had gone.
Local News

7.5 earthquake strikes Taiwan

A 7.5 earthquake rocked Taiwan Tuesday. There is no tsunami danger for Oregon, Washington, California, British Columbia or Alaska, the National Weather Service said.
Nation World

Tornadoes kill at least 3 and leave trails of destruction in the central US

Thursday night’s storms left trails of destruction across parts of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Arkansas. Tornadoes were also suspected in Illinois and Missouri.
The Story

PGE debriefs after January storm that left thousands without power in Portland metro

The company wants regulators to approve a new mechanism for more frequent rate hikes in order to pay for safety and resiliency work on its system.
The Story

PGE debriefs after January storm that left thousands without power in Portland metro

The company wants regulators to approve a new mechanism for more frequent rate hikes in order to pay for safety and resiliency work on its system.
Severe Weather

Heavy snow expected over Oregon mountain ranges this weekend

Eight inches of new snow could fall in the Cascades each day. In the Willamette Valley, higher elevations may see a mix of rain and snow in the air.
Weather

Cascades, Coast Range see snow

Some are hoping to hit the slopes this weekend at Timberline but caution about coming prepared with snow tires and chains.