Earthquake

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake has struck Southeast Asia, killing at least 144 people near the epicenter in Myanmar and injuring hundreds more. At least 10 people were killed in neighboring Thailand.

Scientists aren’t worried about eruptions, but they’re deploying seismometers to learn why it’s become more active.

On Wednesday, the council passed a resolution directing city staff to work with PSU and the Halprin Landscape Conservancy to “seek a collaborative solution that combines their respective projects.”

Distance from the epicenter, the kind of soil in your area and even the building you're in can determine how you experience an earthquake.

One of Portland’s iconic bridges needs to be torn down and replaced — and project managers want the public’s input on what the new crossing should look like.

The earthquake early warning system that operates on the west coast got a big upgrade recently. ShakeAlert is now using satellite technology to detect seismic activity.

Canned bread? Check. Ketchup packet cocktail sauce? Check. Follow three scrappy Oregon coastal chefs as they try to help folks eat well in the worst of times.

Portland, a city of 635,000 that’s under the ever-looming threat of a massive earthquake along the Cascadia subduction zone, has just one city employee solely dedicated to earthquake preparedness. But after the city's annual budget planning process, that staffing number may drop to zero.

Due to the instability of the soil on which it stands and the infrastructure on either side of the Willamette River, Multnomah County engineers will essentially be building three new bridges to replace Burnside. Each one will have to connect to the other in a way that ensures they remain standing and functional after a major earthquake.

Portland’s Keller Auditorium has housed some of the city’s most iconic performances from “The Lion King” to “Swan Lake.” Since 1917, artists from around the world have come here to perform to often packed houses. But after decades of showstoppers — from classic to contemporary — a seismic report from the city of Portland suggests that a powerful earthquake could seriously damage or even destroy the building.