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Central Oregon is awash in waterfalls, many of which were formed thousands of years ago by lava flows that coursed through our region and literally shaped our landscapes. One such site is Dillon Falls—a series of quick-drop rapids in the Deschutes River, …

1 dead, 2 missing after 6 go over waterfall in Oregon

Search for the missing continues PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — One person is dead and two remain missing after six people went over a waterfall in Oregon, authorities said. The group went over Dillon Falls on the Deschutes River, just outside of Bend, on …

1 killed and 2 missing after a group is swept over Central Oregon waterfall

One person was killed and rescuers continued searching on Sunday for two others after a group of people were swept over a Central Oregon waterfall, authorities said. The group went over Dillon Falls on the Deschutes River about 10 miles from the city of …

Cram Fire in Oregon becomes largest US wildfire this year, burning over 95,000 acres

A wildfire in Central Oregon quickly grew over the weekend to become the nation's largest so far this year after burning over 95,000 acres. Officials said the Cram Fire was approximately 73% contained as of Monday, over a week after it first sparked on …

Portland hosts Oregon's largest Pride parade, drawing thousands to waterfront celebration

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland's waterfront was alive with color and celebration today as the city hosted the largest pride parade in Oregon. GALLERY | Portland Pride Parade According to organizers, the Pride festival is one of the largest donation- …

Cooler at Oregon Coast, Willamette Valley on Sunday

by: Tim Steele Posted: Jul 20, 2025 / 06:00 AM PDT Updated: Jul 19, 2025 / 08:56 PM PDT PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Clouds increased into the early morning hours of Sunday along the Oregon Coast and in parts of the Willamette Valley and will continue …

Oregon State Beavers All-Quarter-Century team nominees: Defensive ends

The Oregonian/OregonLive has compiled a list of nominees for an Oregon State Beavers All-Quarter-Century football team made up of players from 2000 through 2024. The final teams will be selected in August. • • • OTHER POSTS Defense: Defensive tackles …

One dead, two missing after group floating Oregon river tumbles over waterfall

Sami Edge / oregonlive.com (TNS) Two people missing after they were swept over Dillon Falls on the Deschutes River on Saturday are presumed dead, Jason Carr, a spokesperson for the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said Sunday. Six people were floating …

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Progress Reported At Central Oregon's Cram Fire

Crews reported good progress on the Cram Fire over the weekend.  As of Sunday morning, the fire was 49% contained and holding at just under 96,000 acres.  Firefighters were helped by a shift in the weather, with cooler temps, lighter winds and higher …