Kaitlin Flanigan
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State police ID woman killed by falling tree on I-84
A pickup truck passenger was killed on Interstate 84 and the driver was injured when a tree fell on the truck on Tuesday afternoon, Oregon State Police said. → Read More
PHOTOS: Storm downs trees, floods roads around Portland metro and across Oregon
It’s another round of stormy December weather for Oregon, with Mother Nature delivering powerful winds, pounding rain, flooding roads and massive waves along the coast. → Read More
Some roads closed, cars stuck in high water in Portland area amid stormy, windy weather
Several roads in Multnomah County have been closed due to high water and downed power lines as a powerful wind storm sweeps through the region. → Read More
LIST: Ballot drop-off locations in Vancouver, SW Washington
Ballots have been sent out across Washington ahead of the November general midterm election. → Read More
Nakia Creek Fire latest: All evacuation zones lifted
Emergency management officials in Washington say all evacuation zones around the Nakia Creek Fire in Clark County have been lifted. → Read More
When are the 2022 general election ballots in Oregon sent to voters?
Election Day is getting closer, and that means registered Oregon voters will be receiving their ballots and other materials in their mail soon. → Read More
These are the top-rated Portland area corn mazes, according to Yelp
It’s fall, so that means it’s time for apple-picking and a visit to a corn maze. → Read More
Places to hike in Oregon for National Public Lands Day
Saturday is National Public Lands Day — so what better way to celebrate than with an early autumn hike on U.S. Forest Service lands? → Read More
How to register to vote in Washington state
There are a number of ways to register to vote in Washington, including online, but you also have to meet the criteria to register as well. → Read More
Police investigating fatal shooting in Forest Grove
Forest Grove police say officers responded to reports of multiple gunshots heard near a home on Meadow View Road around 8 p.m. on Sunday; when they arrived, they found a person dead at the scene. → Read More
Portland’s Polish Festival celebration canceled over homeless encampment safety concerns
Portland’s Polish Festival is canceling its annual celebration, citing safety concerns. → Read More
Authorities investigating arson case at Vancouver mayor’s home
Police and fire officials are investigating an arson at the home of Vancouver, Washington’s mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle on Monday evening. → Read More
Crews battle 2-acre brush fire off of Interstate 205
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Crews are battling a 2-alarm brush fire in the Gateway green area off of Interstate 205. Portland Fire & Rescue confirmed the brush fire’s size on Saturday. Crews are still working the fire, which is near the 3700 block of NE Maywood Place, and officials say it’s unclear how it started. […] → Read More
Level 3 evacuation orders for Milo McIver State Park Fire near Estacada remain as crews battle blaze
Level 3 “Go Now” evacuation orders still stand for the Milo McIver State Park Fire near Estacada. → Read More
Red Cross shelters set up for evacuees across Oregon
There are several shelters set up for Oregon residents under Level 3 “GO NOW” evacuation orders for wildfires burning across the state. → Read More
Portland’s West Hills residents brace for a few days without power
In Portland’s West Hills, power was shut down Friday afternoon to thousands of homes and businesses as winds kicked into high gear during a red flag warning. → Read More
How to find out if you’re impacted by power shutoffs
Portland General Electric and Pacific Power customers can find out whether they’re in impacted areas online with the utility companies’ maps. → Read More
3 Downtown Portland hotels facing foreclosure, auction
Three Portland hotels are in foreclosure proceedings and could go up for auction, according to documents. → Read More
Oregonians warned of possible power shut offs ahead of expected wind event
Residents in Oregon are being alerted about the potential for power outages later this week as officials warn about expected critical fire danger on Friday and Saturday. → Read More
Betsy Johnson qualifies for November ballot in Oregon governor’s race
Unaffiliated candidate Betsy Johnson has qualified for the November ballot in the race for Oregon governor, her campaign announced Thursday afternoon. → Read More