Posts tagged with the keyword: ‘Disaster/Accident’

Skydiver Falls to His Death Outside of Portland

Skydiver Falls to His Death Outside of Portland

On the afternoon of Friday, August 6th a man described as a very experienced skydiving instructor fell to his death while performing a high-performance maneuver at the Skydive Oregon parachuting facility in Molalla, Oregon.
A 36-year-old skydiving instructor is reported to have been attempting a high-performance parachuting maneuver – utilizing the declared jumping zone for experts [...]

Rooster Rock Fire Continues to Grow as Containment Nears

Rooster Rock Fire Continues to Grow as Containment Nears

The Rooster Rock Fire, burning six miles south of Sisters, is at approximately 6,130 acres and 40 percent contained as of Friday morning, August 6th. The Central Oregon Incident Management Team assumed command of the fire on August 3rd and now have approximately 975 personnel, 30 engines, 10 dozers, 28 water tenders, and 8 helicopters [...]

Vancouver Man Killed on I-5 While Changing a Tire

Vancouver Man Killed on I-5 While Changing a Tire

A 52-year-old Vancouver man was struck and killed by a vehicle while changing a tire on the shoulder of an I-5 off ramp today.
The incident happened just after 7pm on the I-5 southbound off ramp to Main St. (Exit 3) in Vancouver. The victim’s wife called him to the scene after a tire on her [...]

Rooster Rock Fire Rages Near Sisters, More Evacuations Likely (Updated)

Rooster Rock Fire Rages Near Sisters, More Evacuations Likely (Updated)

Update, 8-4-10: the fire has grown to over 4,200 acres but is now approximately 20% contained.
The “Rooster Rock” Fire was reported late Monday morning near Forest Road 16 and Whychus Creek on the Sisters Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest. The fire grew quickly in size due to 8-12 mph winds pushing it through [...]

Pedestrian Killed by Hit and Run Driver in Hillsboro, Police Seek Dark Chevy Pick-Up

Pedestrian Killed by Hit and Run Driver in Hillsboro, Police Seek Dark Chevy Pick-Up

On Tuesday, July 27th at 7:30pm, Preciosa Galorio was crossing TV Hwy at 11th Ave when she was struck by a vehicle traveling west bound. The vehicle that hit her did not stop and Mrs. Galorio was life flighted to Emanuel Hospital, where she had past away at approximately 10:00pm.
Witnesses describe the suspect vehicle as [...]

Man Drowns at Oxbow Park in Gresham

Man Drowns at Oxbow Park in Gresham

On Monday evening, July 26th, emergency responders were called to a water rescue on the Sandy River at Oxbow Regional Park located at 3010 SE Oxbow Parkway in Gresham, Oregon.
The Gresham Fire Department, with assistance from Corbett Fire, Portland Fire & Rescue, Multnomah County Sherriff’s Office, AMR, and Life Flight all responded to reports that [...]

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