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This photo taken from the home of Russ Casler in Salem, Ore., shows the smoke-darkened sky well before sunset at around 5 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. Strong winds and high temperatures continued to fuel catastrophic fires in many parts of Oregon on Wednesday, forcing thousands of people to flee from their homes and making for poor air quality throughout the West. Huge wildfires also continued to grow in neighboring Washington state. (Russ Casler via AP) LA303 LA303

September 10, 2020 at 6:31 am

Thousands evacuate, at least 2 killed as Oregon wildfires burn 500 square miles

Wildfires continue to burn throughout the state Thursday, forcing thousands of people to flee their homes. At least two people have been killed. Declaring an...

March 22, 2020 at 4:18 pm

Oregon State Parks, Multnomah Falls to close amid coronavirus outbreak

The agency also threatened to close beaches “if social distancing practices are not followed.” Many saw huge crowds over the weekend.

Nation & World

March 18, 2020 at 9:14 am

Dinner and … toilet paper? Portland pizza joint announces $15 special amid coronavirus outbreak

A Portland pizza joint has announced a special that would be a bit bizarre under normal circumstances. Pizza Schmizza said Tuesday night that its Southwest...

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February 26, 2020 at 1:22 pm

Macklemore has a new temp gig with some bros. (Hint: They’re Dutch and like coffee)

TMZ reports the rapper has signed on with Dutch Bros.

April 15, 2019 at 2:37 pm

Suspect in Cowlitz deputy’s slaying is half-brother of Rainier police chief’s killer

Brian Butts, the man suspected of killing a Cowlitz County deputy, is the half-brother of Daniel Butts, who fatally shot Rainier, Oregon, Police Chief Ralph...

April 15, 2019 at 1:47 am

Suspect in Cowlitz County deputy’s killing is fatally shot

The Cowlitz County sheriff says that police fatally shot the man thought to have killed Deputy Justin DeRosier near Kalama. Two other men are in...

Local News

Firefighters maintain a vigilant watch at Multnomah Falls Wednesday Sept. 6, 2017 as the Eagle Creek Fire continues to burn east of Troutdale, Ore. Grady Carroll gets a ride to his home as residents begin the task of gutting and trying to restore their homes. (Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard via AP)

September 18, 2017 at 2:14 pm

Saving Multnomah Falls Lodge: ‘We didn’t want Oregon to lose that’

Most people have returned home and I-84’s westbound lanes opened last week, but the Eagle Creek fire continues to burn, just 32 percent contained. Here’s...