BRIFLY.Byline: The Register-Guard Flood watches issued for Western Oregon This article is about the region of Western Oregon. For the University, see Western Oregon University. Western Oregon is a geographical term that is generally taken to apply to the portion of the state of Oregon that is west of the Cascade Range. areas The National Weather Service in Portland has issued flood watches for much of Western Oregon, including the South Willamette Valley The Willamette Valley (pronounced [wɪˈlæ.mɪt], with the accent on the second syllable) is the region in northwest Oregon in the United States that surrounds the Willamette River as it proceeds northward from its and Cascade foothills in Lane County, for today through late Friday. Storm-related rainfall totals by Thursday could reach 5 to 10 inches in the Cascade and Coast mountains Coast Mountains, range, W British Columbia and SE Alaska, extending c.1,000 mi (1,610 km) parallel to the Pacific coast, from the mountains of Alaska near the Yukon border to the Cascade Range near the Fraser River. Mt. , 3 to 6 inches along the coast, and 1 to 3 inches in the Willamette Valley, the weather service said. Coastal rivers may be most at risk of flooding. The main stem of the Willamette River Willamette River River, northwestern Oregon, U.S. It flows north for 300 mi (485 km) into the Columbia River near Portland. Oregon's most populous cities are in its valley. The Fremont Bridge, a steel arch with a main span of 1,225 ft (373 m), crosses the river at Portland. is expected to see significant rises and may approach flood stage Flood stage is the point at which the surface of a river, creek, or other body of water has risen to a sufficient level to cause damage. When a body of water rises to this level, it is considered a flood event. at some locations. Landslides and debris flows are also possible. Springfield shop owner robbed at knifepoint knife·point n. The sharp end of a knife. Idiom: at knifepoint Under threat of being stabbed or cut with a knife: was mugged at knifepoint. SPRINGFIELD - A man armed with a razor knife robbed a business owner at a Main Street shop in Springfield Monday night, police said. The robber walked into the Humble Warrior Supply shop at 4217 Main St. at 8:49 p.m. and confronted the business owner. Police said the intruder An attacker that gains, or tries to gain, unauthorized access to a system. See attacker, intrusion and IDS. took the victim's wallet, then stole money from a cash register. The robber also stole a laptop computer from the shop. The business owner called 911 after the robber left the shop. Police were not able to locate the robber. Police ask anyone with information about the incident to call them at 726-3714. Robbery foiled by worker at Springfield paint shop SPRINGFIELD - A would-be robber ran from a paint store Monday after an employee of the business refused to hand over any money, police said. The intruder walked into a Sherwin-Williams Co. store at 1520 18th St. just after 5 p.m., and presented a note to a male employee standing behind the counter, police said. In the note, the intruder demanded money and claimed to be armed with a gun. Police said the employee read it, then told the stranger, "It's not going to happen." The would-be robber said "OK" before grabbing the note and fleeing the business empty-handed, police said. Police ask anyone with information about the incident to call them at 726-3714. region Driver killed near Noti when car runs into tree NOTI - A motorist was killed Monday evening when a 1996 Nissan sedan Sedan (sədäN`), town (1990 pop. 22,407), Ardennes dept., NE France, on the Meuse River. A noted textile center since the 16th cent., Sedan also has metal and brewing industries. The town became part of French crown lands in 1642. failed to negotiate a curve on Poodle poodle, popular breed of dog probably originating in Germany but generally associated with France, where it has been raised for centuries. There are three varieties, differing in size only. Creek Road near Noti and crashed sideways into a large tree, the Lane County Sheriff's Office said. The driver was trapped in the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation revealed no other occupants, and it appeared that alcohol was not a factor. Air bags were deployed, and the driver was wearing a seat belt, deputies said. The accident occurred at around 8:07 p.m. The driver's identity was not revealed pending notification of kin. - From Register-Guard and news service reports |
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