water safety

Many of us think we know how to spot a drowning person. After all, movies and TV have shown many such victims waving their arms and crying for help. But that depiction’s washed up…and dangerous.

As the weather warms up this spring, more Oregonians are heading out to the state’s waterways. That means it’s a good time to brush up on boating safety tips.

The Lebanon Fire District says life jackets are once again being stocked at three locations along the South Santiam River this summer. The agency says the…

Warm weather is expected to beckon residents to the open water this holiday weekend. With that, Lane County Sheriff’s Office has some warnings for…

For the second time in three days, a child was trapped in the rapids of McKercher Park near Brownsville, Tuesday.Sweet Home Fire personnel responded to a…

With temperatures rising and public pools closed due to the pandemic, families are looking for ways to beat the heat. Whether it’s a backyard wading pool…

With near triple-digit temperatures forecast for the weekend in many parts of Oregon, people will seek relief in local rivers and lakes. KLCC's Rachael…

The hot weather, along with the cool rivers and ocean, can be a deadly combination in the Northwest. The near-drowning of a child in Oregon is a good…