Portlanders plunge into Willamette River to celebrate 1 year without sewage overflows
Enjoying a plunge in the river is normally a summer activity, but on Sunday, a group ran into the frigid waters together in ...
Hydroelectric Dams on Oregon’s Willamette River Kill Salmon. Congress Says It’s Time to Consider Shutting Them Down.
The newly signed legislation follows reporting from Oregon Public Broadcasting and ProPublica that underscored the risks and ...
Hunter trapped in Sauvie Island mud patch rescued by Portland Fire crew
PORTLAND, Ore. — A hunter stuck in a mud patch around 50 feet offshore of Sauvie Island was rescued Thursday, Portland Fire and Rescue said.
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Body found in Willamette River near downtown Portland
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - On Thursday, a body was found in the Willamette River near Ross Island. There have been no recent reports of a person falling in the water, according to a spokesperson with ...
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Highest number of derelict boats removed from Willamette River in 2024
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Abandoned and derelict boats may have an ongoing presence on the Willamette ... were removed from the river last year through funding from the Oregon State Marine Board ...
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7 Awesome Things To Do on Sauvie Island Near Portland!
Who would have known there’s an awesome island just a few minutes from Portland?! Beaches, a lighthouse, hikes, and fresh local ...
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Hydroelectric dams on Oregon’s Willamette River kill salmon. Congress says it’s time to consider shutting them down
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said it could make hydroelectric dams on Oregon’s Willamette River safe for endangered ... which includes the city of Portland. With high concrete walls, they ...