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Residents near Mount Hood face evacuation alerts as the Grasshopper Fire grows to about 35,000 acres in the Badger Creek Wilderness, triggering Level 1 Be Ready warnings for Rhododendron and Government Camp and a Level 3 Go Now order for the Mt. Hood Meadows area. About 1,200 firefighters are on scene with air support, while hot, windy weather threatens to complicate containment.
The National Weather Service issued a brief Tornado Warning for part of Clackamas County after a funnel cloud was reported near Molalla. Ground-truth reports confirmed rotation, corroborating radar indications. The warning was lifted around 4 p.m. as storms moved through, with no major damage reported; a nearby lightning strike earlier in the day was also noted.
Oregon health officials say another measles exposure site has been identified in Clackamas County at the Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center ER waiting room in Oregon City on Feb. 25 from 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; anyone who was there should contact a healthcare provider, as five measles cases have been identified in Oregon so far in 2026 and wastewater surveillance suggests wider spread.
Officials issued a Level 3 (Go Now!) evacuation in Canby, Oregon, due to a hazardous materials emergency tied to a presumed gas explosion on Southeast 3rd Avenue. The evacuation area centers on 301 South Redwood Street, and residents in the area should leave immediately while responders assess the situation.
A measles case in Clackamas County marks Oregon’s third case in a week; the unvaccinated individual is under investigation for potential exposures, though no exposure sites have been identified. State health officials urge vaccination to prevent spread, noting measles is highly contagious and can cause serious complications. Authorities are also reviewing the two earlier Linn County cases as the public remains vigilant about vaccination against measles.
Clackamas County emergency crews responded to multiple incidents caused by heavy rain, including water rescues of a man stranded in a park and a family trapped in a car, as well as a house fire in floodwaters. Evacuations affected 300 homes, and a Red Cross shelter was set up at Clackamas Community College, ready to assist displaced residents.
Clackamas County has issued multiple evacuation notices due to severe flooding along the Clackamas River and surrounding areas, with some areas under 'Go Now!' alerts requiring immediate evacuation, while others are on alert to prepare for potential flooding. Residents are advised to follow emergency plans, evacuate quickly if instructed, and stay updated through official channels.
A resident in Clackamas County, Oregon, was treated for rabies after a bat in their home tested positive for the virus, which is rare in the state. The bat was euthanized, and the individual received post-exposure treatment. Rabies in wildlife is uncommon in Oregon, with very few cases reported annually, and human fatalities are rare when treatment is administered promptly.
A resident in Molalla, Oregon, had to undergo rabies treatment after contact with a big brown bat that tested positive for rabies, prompting health officials to warn the public about precautions to prevent exposure, especially during the summer months when bat interactions are more common.
The court appearance for Michel Fournier, accused of murdering his wife Susan Lane-Fournier after she filed for divorce, has been delayed due to a jail video system error. Susan was reported missing on November 22, and her remains were found a week later near Highway 26 in Welches, Oregon. Michel Fournier, who is held without bail, declined a court-appointed attorney and faces charges of second-degree murder and domestic violence. The couple's divorce records cite irreconcilable differences.
The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office recovered two deceased dogs believed to belong to Susan Lane-Fournier, who was found dead on November 29. Michel Fournier has been arrested and charged with her murder. The case is an active homicide investigation, and authorities are seeking information about Michel Fournier's activities before and after Susan's disappearance. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office.
The bodies of two dogs, believed to belong to Susan Lane-Fournier, have been found dead following her murder in Clackamas County, Oregon. Lane-Fournier's body was discovered last Friday, and her husband, Michel Fournier, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder. Lane-Fournier was reported missing on November 22, and her death has been ruled a homicide. The couple was in the process of divorce, and neighbors had expressed concerns about domestic violence. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are seeking information about Michel Fournier's activities.
Susan Lane-Fournier, also known as "Phoenix," was found dead near Welches, Oregon, shortly after her husband, Michel Fournier, was arrested on second-degree murder charges. Her death has been ruled a homicide, but her two dogs remain missing.
The body of Susan Lane-Fournier, a 61-year-old woman missing since November 22, was found near Highway 26 in Welches, Oregon. Her estranged husband, Michel Fournier, has been charged with second-degree murder. Lane-Fournier's disappearance prompted a multi-agency search, but her two dogs remain missing. Authorities are seeking information on Michel Fournier's activities around the time of her disappearance.
Michel Fournier, 71, has been arrested for the murder of his wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, who went missing while hiking in the Mount Hood National Forest. Her body was found near East Highway 26 in Clackamas County, and her death is being investigated as a homicide. Lane-Fournier had filed for divorce nearly a month before her disappearance. The couple's two dogs remain missing, and authorities are seeking information from the public.