Willamette Week

Murmurs: Charles McGee, Aubré Dickson Trial Begins

In other news: Car theft reforms considered, again.

After a February of Blizzards, Oregon Snowpack Levels are Now Above Average For Most of the State

During the shortest month of the year, record amounts of snow and rain dumped over Oregon. The stormy weather—while destructive—has caused snowpack levels to soar above average throughout the state.

Portland-Area Snowpack Levels Have Risen by Nearly 30 Percent Since the Start of February

The snow and heavy rain that have been blanketing the Pacific Northwest for the past few weeks have brought snowpack levels up to be closer to normal.

Crater Lake National Park Staff Expect to Discover Human Waste as Snow Melts: “People Just Were Really Going to the Bathroom Everywhere”

The road closure was exactly what it sounded like: Visitors to the park found the restrooms closed, and took a squat in the wild.

More Snow Is Good News—But It’s No Guarantee Oregon Will Escape Wildfires

There’s much more snow in Oregon mountains this year than this time in 2018. But the Pacific Northwest still needs to catch up.

Federal Report Says Climate Change Set to Wreck Oregon’s Skiing Tourism

Rising temperatures in the Southern Cascades mean less powder on Christmas.

Don’t Freak Over the Snow. Oregon Needs This.

Alarmed by the snow dumping on Portland this week? Don’t complain: Oregon needs this.

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