WEST COAST (CNN) – Californians and Oregonians will soon be getting faster and more accurate alerts about incoming mega-quakes. Earlier this week, the U.S. Geological Survey and its non-profit partner Earthscope announced an upgrade to the state’s early warning system. ...
VANCOUVER, Wash. – Popular Vancouver-based fast food chain, Burgerville has plans to expand and Southern Oregon could be the next spot for a new restaurant. A new partnership is being forged between Ed Casey, CEO of Burgerville and Joth Ricci, ...
JACKSONVILLE, Ore. — A special series of Beekman Bank tours are back, starting this weekend in Jacksonville. Ben Truwe, a regional historian, will be your guide in the “Secrets & Mysteries of the Beekman Bank” tour and will take you ...
(KING) Emergency management agencies across the Pacific Northwest are taking part in a massive earthquake and tsunami drill. The four-day event, called Cascadia Rising, begans Tuesday. Federal officials say about 20,000 people will be involved in the disaster drill, representing ...
Portland, Ore. — (KGW) Firefighters in Milwaukie used rafts to rescue eight people from their homes after heavy rains hit the Portland area and caused widespread flooding Monday. Approximately 50 people were forced to evacuate their homes. More rain is ...