Public advised to avoid the Willamette River after sewage overflow
The sewage-stormwater mix is seeping into the river downstream of the Ross Island Bridge, but the impacted area could expand upstream if the rain continues.
Corps accused of stalling on Oregon plan for endangered Willamette River fish
A new study by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration found the Corps' operation of the dams violates the Endangered Species Act.
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Corps accused of stalling on Oregon plan for endangered Willamette River fish
Last June, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which operates a series of dams in Oregon's Willamette River Basin ... within the Federal Columbia River Power System, and contributed less than ...
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Pressure builds on Army Corps to produce years-late reports on Willamette River Basin dams
Related: Hydroelectric dams on Oregon’s Willamette River kill salmon ... cost than other dams within the Federal Columbia River Power System, and contributed less than 4% of power to the ...
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Fed agency months overdue on dam report
Despite years of ongoing pressure, the Corps has flouted Congress’ deadlines, leaving some to question how a federal agency ...
Body of 80-year-old woman found stuffed inside suitcase on island, Oregon police say
The body of an 80-year-old woman found inside a suitcase on the shore of an island led to an arrest, Oregon sheriff’s ...
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Sweet Home to see storm water system maintenance
Officials are installing two catch basins.