Heavy rain and rising waters threaten homeless people camped in the Sandy River Delta

The 1,500-acre natural area where the Sandy River empties into the Columbia is at high risk of flooding during the winter ...
OPB

Thousands line Oregon’s Sandy River for rare 7-hour smelt fishery

Standing on the banks of the Sandy River, Oregon, at 11:45 on Thursday morning, parents, grandparents and kids jostled for a good spot and ready their nets. Below, in the clear water, thousands of ...

Stranded homeless campers rescued from Sandy River floodwaters

The person reportedly became stranded in the floodwaters after they lost their paddle, and called 911 for help.

Crews respond to two rescues only hours apart on Sandy River in Troutdale

TROUTDALE, Ore. (KPTV) - Crews responded to two rescues along the Sandy River on Friday morning.
Fox 12 Oregon

Oregonians head to Sandy River for 1-day chance to net eulachon smelt

TROUTDALE Ore. (KPTV) - On Thursday, hundreds of families and fishermen took to the banks of the Sandy River for the one-day recreational harvest of eulachon smelt. “The keys are to have a strong ...
Sun Journal

Forum on Sandy River flooding seeks input to help shape mitigation plans

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KOIN 6

Cleanup efforts resume at Sandy River Delta homeless camps

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Efforts to remove the unhoused population from the Sandy River Delta near Troutdale are once again underway and expected to continue for several weeks. Outreach workers are ...
OPB

2,500 pounds of smelt seized from poachers along the Sandy River

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office confiscated approximately 2,500 pounds of illegally harvested smelt last week, after a poaching prevention operation conducted with Oregon State Police. This ...
Statesman Journal

Cross Sandy River to see stunning Ramona Falls in Mount Hood National Forest

Whether crossing a makeshift log bridge or wading through a glacially-fed river, a hike to Ramona Falls requires just a little bit extra. Located east of Portland in Mount Hood National Forest, the ...
The Portland Mercury

UPDATE: "We Do Not Consent": Sweep at Thousand Acres Removes Longtime Unhoused Community

UPDATE SUN, JUNE 8: The Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL) has announced it's pausing cleanup and restoration work at the Sandy River Delta, the longtime home of a community of unhoused people ...
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Corbett Fire, other first responders keeping people safe on the rivers this summer

As warmer weather will soon draw crowds to the lakes, rivers and streams across the region, first responders in the east Multnomah County area are gearing up to keep you safe. On Friday, Corbett Fire ...
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For two decades Sandy River Delta was home, now he's on the street

Advanced practice providers represented by the Oregon Nurses Association rejected the tentative agreement reached with Legacy Health reached Dec. 23. Salem woman charged with manslaughter after DUI ...