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March ends on a dry note, April starts rainy
2+ week, 6+ day ago (285+ words) It was gray with a few sprinkles as expected, but not many spots saw measurable rainfall. PDX got 0. 01" and Kelso got 0. 08"of rain (as of 5: 30 p. m.) High temperatures will likely end up in the low 50s. We'll see some partial clearing tonight…...
Worst snowpack in over a decade raises concern for Oregon water supply
2+ week, 1+ day ago (153+ words) KPTV PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - The snowpack is well below where it normally is this time of year across the western US, including in Oregon. State officials say the low snowpack will impact farmers and anyone who uses water for irrigation…...
Two fluffy Humboldt penguin chicks hatch at Oregon Zoo
2+ week, 1+ day ago (169+ words) PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - The Oregon Zoo has welcomed two fluffy new members to its Humboldt penguin colony. The zoo said the first chick began breaking out of its shell on March 9 and emerged on March 10. The second chick hatched on…...
There was no "March miracle" for Oregon mountains this year
2+ week, 5+ day ago (416+ words) Back in early March I showed this graphic on-air, plus we used it in our podcast. It shows SWE (Snow Water Equivalent), the amount of water in the snow if it suddenly melted. It shows the 6 lowest snowpack years at…...
Ep. 178: Pollen season, last spring frost & what is a heat dome?
3+ week, 3+ day ago (84+ words) KPTV Ep. 178: Pollen season, last spring frost & what is a heat dome? PCC, classified employees union reach tentative agreement, college says Audit finds Oregon Youth Authority met most standards to protect inmates in 2025 Man wanted for allegedly peeping into windows,…...
Portland metro faces several landslides, road closures due to heavy rain
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (72+ words) KPTV Portland metro faces several landslides, road closures due to heavy rain PCC strike continues as students express serious concern Fans react to NBA Commissioner attending Blazers game in Portland First Alert Weather Day: Flooding, landslides close roads, strand drivers…...
Atmospheric river pushes Portland's Big Pipe System to capacity, triggers combined sewer overflow
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (391+ words) PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Portland's Big Pipe system reached 100% capacity Thursday morning, causing a mixture of sewage and stormwater to overflow into the Willamette River as an atmospheric river brought heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest. The Portland Bureau of Environmental…...
2 rescued after car stranded in high water near Rock Creek in Washington Co.
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (100+ words) KPTV 2 rescued after car stranded in high water near Rock Creek in Washington Co. Oregon DEQ provides estimated timetable for SE Portland Trader Joe's asbestos cleanup PGE shares update on work to clear record log jam from Clackamas Co. reservoir…...
Washington Co. deputies work to rescue 2 from car stranded in high water near Rock Creek
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (199+ words) KPTV WASHINGTON COUNTY Ore. (KPTV) - Deputies with the Washington County Sheriff's Office are working to rescue two people from a car stranded in water on Thursday afternoon, according to WCSO. Around 2 p. m. , deputies were sent to the area of Northwest Rock…...
Landslide closes Historic Columbia River Hwy as NWS issues "Flood Watch" for NW Oregon
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (55+ words) KPTV Landslide closes Historic Columbia River Hwy as NWS issues "Flood Watch" for NW Oregon Clark County agrees to $7. 5 million settlement after deputy shot, killed Vancouver officer Marion County judge denies request to stop gas tax vote move to May…...