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.

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.