As heavy rain continues, Oregonians are taking steps to avoid flooding issues. Kristian Foden-Vencil reports sandbags can help.

If you’ve noticed crows digging up your lawn lately…they might be after invasive grubs.

Crows in Western Washington are tearing up lawns in search of European chafer [CHAY-fer] grubs.

Intro: Farmers near the Green River in South King County say the flooding they’ve experienced is unlike anything in recent memory. Now the water is receding – and the work ahead: overwhelming.

KUOW’s Amy Radil has more.

Today is [Thursday was] International Migrants Day. To acknowledge the contributions of migrants in Oregon, organizers have started a “Day Without an Immigrant” series.

KLCC’s Julia Boboc has more: [SOQ 0:52]

In Oregon, new rules for enforcing certification for movers go into effect in 2026, including more ways for officials to catch violators and tripled fines. KLCC’s Zac Ziegler reports:

A massive power outage. Heavy rains. Flooding. That’s what Leavenworth [Leh-vuhn-WORTH], Washington, has been dealing with over the past week. N-W-P-B’s Murrow Fellow Renee Diaz reports the town remains open for visitors.

Oregon lawmakers are sparring over how to pay for winter road maintenance, after Republicans succeeded last week in delaying a series of tax increases. Dirk VanderHart reports.

Homeless folks who passed away this year will be honored at ceremonies in Southwestern Oregon.

This weekend, communities will gather to honor the homeless folks who passed away during the year.