Amanda Linares
Amanda Linares is OPB’s evening news editor.
Since 2017, she’s worked as a videographer, reporter and assignment editor in several newsrooms across Oregon.
Amanda grew up in Orlando and graduated from the University of Florida. She also graduated from the University of Oregon with a master’s degree in journalism.
In her free time, Amanda enjoys traveling, playing “foodie” and catching up with friends and family.
Latest Stories
Putting your wildfire evacuation plan together
Wildfires can break out at a moment’s notice and spread quickly into communities, causing significant damage and even death.
Oregon could see temps in the upper 90s this weekend
Temperatures are expected to heat up into the 90s across much of Oregon this weekend as the state braces for its first heat wave of the year. Some areas including Eastern and Southern Oregon could see temperatures reach 100 degrees.
Fire restrictions in effect in Oregon and Washington
The Bureau of Land Management has announced new fire restrictions on its public lands across Oregon and Washington.
NOAA looking for person of interest in seal pup stabbing on Oregon Coast
Investigators are searching for a person of interest in the stabbing of an elephant seal pup earlier this year along the Oregon Coast.
Flood warning extended in Harney County
While Harney County drinking water remains safe, flood waters collected Monday tested positive for E. Coli, according to the sheriff’s office.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of Oregon, Washington
Forecasters warned much of the Willamette Valley, including Multnomah, Clackamas, Benton and Polk counties, could see damaging winds, tornadoes and potentially lime-sized hail. The alert also includes Hood River and Columbia counties.
Thunderstorms, hail, damaging winds possible Wednesday in Oregon and SW Washington
Severe weather could be on the way for much of Oregon for Wednesday, including possible thunderstorms, lightning and even tornadoes.
Oregon will have a drought-free spring, NOAA outlook shows
Above-average Oregon rainfall will last through at least mid-April.
3 Pacific Northwest bridges identified in federal report as potentially vulnerable to ship collisions
The Astoria-Megler and St. Johns bridges were among the dozens of spans across the country recommended to undergo “vulnerability assessments” by the National Transportation Safety Board.
Oregon Department of Emergency Management activates coordination center for widespread flooding
As flood warnings continue in parts of Southwest Oregon, the Oregon Department of Emergency Management has activated a Level 3 regional emergency response.