A weather satellite has captured a stunning timelapse of the "bomb cyclone" that is set to bring hurricane-like conditions to the West Coast between today (Nov. 19) and Thursday (Nov. 21). The ...

Washington won’t receive federal aid to cover tens of millions of dollars in damage to public property caused by last fall’s bomb cyclone. The Trump administration denied the state’s request ...

The intense storm has led to dozens of flight cancellations, brought down trees, and cut power to thousands of homes.

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — Oregon State Police (OSP) has given the all clear after investigating a reported "suspicious device" at the State Capitol building, Wednesday afternoon.

Oregon wildfire season by the numbers: Destructive, but not historic so far The amount of acres burned so far this season, 20,300, is above the 10-year average of about 13,000 acres.

Oregon's 2025 wildfire season has already seen significant damage, with more than 20,000 acres burned and 56 homes destroyed. Forecasted rain offers potential relief, but above-normal fire danger ...

A photo provided by the Oregon Department of Transportation shows smoke from a wildfire that shut down Interstate 84 between Hood River and The Dalles in Ore., Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Zach Urness has been an outdoors reporter in Oregon for 18 years and is host of theExplore Oregon Podcast. He can be reached atzurness@StatesmanJournal.com or (503) 399-6801.