City Warns Residents to Steer Clear of the Willamette as Sewage Pumping Stations May Have Failed in Ice Storm

OMSI Is Looking to Develop a Gathering Space for the Native American Community Along the Willamette River

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry plans to use a grant from Metro to explore the possibility of creating a Native American cultural center and “waterfront education park” as part of its redevelopment plan.

What Is the Fate of “Ghost” Boats Towed From the Willamette River?

Like irresponsible parents, people who take on watercraft they can’t afford to look after have a tendency to just walk away, leaving the state holding the bag.

What’s It Like Swimming in the Willamette River? Not What You Think.

Blame COVID-19 for this madness. The pandemic closed pools across the city, driving us outdoors. We’ve been donning wetsuits and exploring the Willamette about twice a week since September.

Portland’s Christmas Ships Parade Will Navigate the Waters Again This Year, Even During a Pandemic

Just when you thought every Portland Christmas tradition had been scrapped due to COVID-19, there’s some uplifting news from one annual event that has long been primed for an era of physical distancing. The Christmas Ships Parade will take place as scheduled, launching Dec. 4 and navigating the Willamette and Columbia Rivers for 15 nights.

The Damage Trump Did 

In 2016, we thought President Trump would be bad for Oregon. He was a catastrophe. 

Along the Willamette River, Generosity Is Measured in Papa Murphy’s Pizzas

Stories from the front lines of Oregon’s immense wildfires.

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.