Oregon
‘Bomb cyclone’ kills two and knocks out power to more than 600,000 in US
At least two people have been killed amid strong wind and heavy rain.
Passengers on Delta flight suffer ‘bleeding from their ears’ due to pressure issues
Passengers on Delta flight suffer ‘bleeding from their ears’ due to pressure issues
Record-breaking wildfires scorch more than 1.4 million acres in Oregon
Thirty-two homes in the state have been lost to the fires.
Person comes forward to claim 1.3 billion dollar Powerball jackpot in Oregon
Oregon Lottery is working with the person in a process that involves security measures and vetting.
Attempted murder charges dropped against pilot who tried to cut engines
Joseph Emerson faces 84 changes of endangering people and an aircraft.
California towns dig out of the mud from first tropical storm in 84 years
Hilary dumped record rainfall over California’s deserts.
Rescue crews dig towns out of the mud as Tropical Storm Hilary weakens
The National Hurricane Centre in Miami warned that ‘continued life-threatening and locally catastrophic flooding’ is expected in parts of the region.
Travel: Wine, waterfalls and street food – why Portland needs a spot on your travel wish-list right now
THE JURY’S out on whether jetlag remedies really work.
Endangered elephants pumpkin up the volume at US zoo
The Asian elephant family enjoyed obliterating the giant pumpkins at the annual Squishing of the Squash event.
Firefighters feel the Force as Baby Yoda boosts wildfire crews
A five-year-old Oregon boy and his grandmother delivered the toy to a donation centre for firefighters.