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Storm warning continues for Cascades and Gorge as snow piles up
Temperatures stayed above freezing in the Portland area Wednesday night, but several inches of snow fell in the mountains and along parts of the Columbia River Gorge.
Lessons learned from the devastating winter storm
It’s been a few weeks since cold, ice and wind battered Oregon and we check in on lessons learned.
Portland waives some permit fees for properties damaged by trees
The city's Urban Forestry Department is waiving tree removal fees for people whose properties were damaged in storms earlier this month.
With schools damaged, parents’ frustration mounts over Portland Public Schools’ winter storm response
Between a teachers strike and severe winter storm, some Portland Public Schools parents are saying 2023-24 is "a lost year" for students.
Residents on cusp of Columbia Gorge faced seven days of endless winter storm
For some in Washington and Oregon, the recent weather has meant some residents have been without water, heat, lights and internet for days.
Oregonians who lost food in the storm can request replacement SNAP benefits
Oregonians who qualify for food assistance programs and who had to throw away food because of power outages that followed this week’s ice storm can request replacement Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits.
Southwestern Oregon communities grapple with wood debris cleanup after winter storm
After last week’s storm, an immense amount of woody debris has littered communities in southwestern Oregon.
After winter blast, Oregon governor declares state of emergency in Lane County
Since Friday, Northwest Oregon has been hit with snow and sleet. Lane County in the Willamette Valley was in the path of much of the prolonged stormy conditions.
Winter weather in Northwest Oregon persists with expected ice storm
Deaths have been linked to cold and windy weather, multiple counties are extending warming shelter hours, power outages persist, schools are closing, I-84 was closed in the Columbia River Gorge, Trimet worked to maintain most services.
8 deaths in Oregon linked to freezing cold and winds
Bitter cold and falling trees have killed at least five people in the Portland metro area over the last few days.