Hundreds of Paddle-Boarding Witches Took Over the Willamette River on Saturday

The first witch paddle drew around 30 participants. Now, it’s become an annual event, and has roughly tripled in size. This year, warlocks, kids dressed as demons and someone in a monkey suit joined in on the spooky fun.

Parents of Missing Student Owen Klinger Say They Believe Body Found in Willamette River Is Their Son

On Friday Night, Two Swimmers Disappeared in the Waters Where the Columbia and Willamette Rivers Meet

Both men went missing in the Columbia River, near popular beaches where strong currents can quickly overwhelm swimmers.

Portland Residents Sue the City, Alleging Misuse of Ratepayer Dollars for Willamette River Clean-Up

Assaulted by a Homeless Man at Poet’s Beach in 2017, Couple Is Suing Portland for Negligence

The federal suit, filed Tuesday, alleges that city police knew the man was dangerous, but failed to remove him for camping on public property or threatening other park users.

Facebook Denied Ads for a Portland Naked Swim Event, Even Though the Ads Show Fully-Clothed Women

A Ferry for Portland? It’s a Point of Conflict in City Council Budget Season

In November, Mayor Ted Wheeler came out in support of ferry service in Portland; there’s a line in his budget for helping to study the issue; but it will be a point of contention.

Boaters Advised to Avoid Willamette River as High Water Dislodges Logs and Debris

WW’s news partner KATU floated the river today with Portland Fire and Rescue, capturing on video the mess that has accrued as water levels swell.