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Is my home at risk of flooding? What to know in Oregon and Washington
Breaking down how to research your area's flood risk, ways to minimize flood risk, steps to take if your home floods and more.

Flood preparedness: Tips on staying safe during severe weather
Floods are among the most common natural disasters across the U.S. Here are tips on how to prepare ahead of time, and what to do in an emergency if you experience flooding.

Weather
Bomb cyclone, atmospheric river to bring steady rainfall to Pacific Northwest
On Sunday, the National Weather Service issued a hydrologic outlook for much of Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington.

How a flooded North Carolina factory could impact Oregon hospitals
Hospitals have enough IV fluids for now, but a shortage due to Hurricane Helene could last months.

Oregon Field Guide
Friends Of Trees: Putting Down Roots In Winter
Friends of Trees has spread from a neighborhood cooperative to a regional tree-planting powerhouse.

Think Out Loud
News Roundtable | Levees | Tattoo Removal
Fires, earthquakes and hurricanes ... we hear about a different potential disaster: Portland's old levee system. Also, we learn about a group that helps people get rid of tattoos, and we get analysis from our news roundtable.

Oregon Governor Extends Statewide Emergency Declaration
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown extended a statewide emergency declaration Friday. The declaration will now last another 30 days.