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Weather Impact

Weather Impact Alert: Wind gusts of 50-60 mph expected on Oregon Coast

Crime

More than 10 bank robberies in Vancouver, Portland metro area linked to 2 people, detectives say

Detectives recovered a note during a search of their possessions that said, "This is a robbery. I have a gun. Empty your till."
The Story

Northwest tribes win federal funding to upgrade salmon hatcheries

From the Inflation Reduction Act, $240 million will go to tribes for the recovery of salmon populations. That will help with a long backlog of maintenance needs.
Severe Weather

Tree, power lines fall onto Kelso house during windstorm

A fallen tree during Tuesday's windstorm displaced a family of five and their dog in Kelso.
Technology

Microsoft president on promise of the Cascadia Innovation Corridor | Full interview

On top of outlining the overall vision for the corridor, Smith talked about how affordable housing and high-speed rail could help us connect.
Southwest Washington

Tornado warning issued for parts of southwest Washington

The National Weather Service said a confirmed waterspout was located offshore near Tokeland and was moving onshore.
Local News

Remember that mysterious smell in Portland metro area? Washington officials think they've found the cause

A paper mill vented chemicals on Sept. 24, likely causing the odor around Longview. The data doesn't show whether that was also the source of the odor in Portland.
Ducks

Ducks will play in Big Ten championship game, conference says

The Big Ten announced Tuesday that after extensive evaluation, there were “no conditions whereby the Ducks do not finish No. 1 or No. 2.”
Technology

Affordable housing and high-speed rail high among Microsoft president's goals for Oregon and its neighbors

Smith is a big advocate for the Cascadia Innovation Corridor, a project to better connect Portland, Seattle and Vancouver, B.C. as a hub for high-tech industry.
Crime

Video shows police interviewing suspected Vancouver Mall shooter Travis Ward shortly after his arrest

In the video obtained by KGW, Ward maintains his innocence as police question him — but his statements about whether he was inside the mall are inconsistent.
Southwest Washington

Missing hunter in Washington swept away while trying to cross river

The missing hunter was attempting to cross the Muddy River in an innertube when swept away.
Southwest Washington

Rescue crews searching for missing hunter swept away in river

A detective said at this point, the likelihood that the Southwest Washington man survived is very low