Portland Fire &Rescue honored one of their fallen members by renaming boat 17 as the "Jerry Richardson."Richardson died in ...

The book explores the history of the Willamette River Greenway, a nearly 200-mile corridor of public lands along the river from near Eugene to Portland. June 9, 2025.

The bodies were found in various waterways, including the Willamette River and the Columbia River since April 13. ... At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground.

Levenson says knowing the history of the river is important because “there’s a clear connection between 1924 and today.” “When the algae bloom came last summer, the Willamette was a ...

The original city plat established Willamette Street — named for the nearby river — along with 8th Avenue and Oak Street surrounding Courthouse Square as the center of the new city in 1852.

Local writer Abby Metzger joins Oregon writers for the Magic Barrel: A Reading To Fight Hunger ...

As the first university in the West, Willamette’s story is rich, complex, and deeply intertwined with the history of the Pacific Northwest. Established in 1842, Willamette University has been at the ...

Yes, it is almost always safe to swim in the Willamette River. Sewer overflows or algae blooms can make it temporarily unsafe, but the City of Portland monitors water quality and will warn the ...

Zillah High grad Lace Lawrence (left) and Jessica Green smile on day 6 of their 13-day standup paddleboard journey down the Willamette River in Oregon.

Willamette Street in Eugene has gone through many changes since the city’s founding in the mid 1800s. Looking back: A century-plus of history on Willamette Street in Eugene Skip to main content ...

The original city plat established Willamette Street — named for the nearby river — along with 8th Avenue and Oak Street surrounding Courthouse Square as the center of the new city in 1852.