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Hawk attacks in Austin have left residents scared, injured. Not much can be done

A neighborhood in South Austin is fighting an arial enemy, hawks. The birds are attacking residents, causing injuries and disrupting mail services.

 

New trailhead, hiking trail and viewpoint opens at Silver Falls State Park

A new way to experience Silver Falls State Park opened on Monday, with a new trailhead parking area and hiking trail open to the public.

 

1 killed, 1 seriously injured in crash involving gondola at popular Canadian ski resort

The two people plummeted to the ground when construction equipment struck the gondola at the Mont-Tremblant Ski Resort in Quebec.

 

Texas Gov. Abbott installing buoy barrier along Rio Grande; opponents decry 'dangerous stunt'

U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar asks U.S. DOJ, Department of State to weigh in on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's buoy barrier.

 

Toyota, Lexus, BMW among 43,000 vehicles recalled recently. Check car recalls here.

Among the recalls published by the NHTSA last week were 43,400 Toyota and Lexus SUVs, about 950 Toyota pickups, and nearly 2,000 BMW vehicles.

 

Cougar atop Cannon Beach's Haystack Rock closes beach

The beach at Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach was closed on Sunday by a cougar sighting on the rock, police said.

 

Self-serve gas comes to some Oregon stations impacted by 2020 wildfires

A new law that went into effect Friday allows people to pump their own gas within a Marion County city directly impacted by the 2020 wildfires.

 

Interchange between Salem and Oregon Coast eyed for major changes

ODOT is considering options including building an overpass, access roads and traffic circles at the Highway 22W and Highway 51 interchange.

 

Prescribed burns: Expert explains the what, when, why, where and how of controlled burning

An Oregon Department of Forestry prescribed fire coordinator gives the basics on controlled fires and what they're used for.

 

Powerball jackpot of $875 million: Were you a winner Saturday night? Check last night's numbers

The results from tonight's Powerball drawing: We're waiting to see if there's a big winner of the $875 million jackpot. Here's the July 15 numbers.

 

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