Deer Ridge inmate's mom describes unsanitary conditions

Inmates rebelled due to mice, black mold, no bunks, constant smoke alarms, mother says.

Lionshead Fire Update for Sept. 13

Heavy smoke will continue, but light winds should improve air quality throughout th eweek.

Fires recede, volunteers step up, more deaths reported

Cooler weather helps firefighters but thick smoke is expected to remain well into the week.

Guarded optimism: evacuation orders lifted, but rain now delayed

So far, 10 confirmed deaths and 22 people missing due to the wildfires that have engulfed much of the state.

Portland region's smoke-cloak is no joke - DEQ says it's here through Thursday

Rain, which had been predicted late Monday, now likely won't reach the metro area until late in the week.