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Seismic Shift – Part 2: Oregon Scientists Lead Effort to Prepare for Cascadia Earthquake and Tsunami

CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) โ€” Oregon scientists are leading the world in tsunami research, helping communities better understand and prepare for one of the most destructive natural forces on Earth. โ€œIt has been over 300 years since the last major earthquake rocked the region. And although there is no way to correctly time out the next

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Seismic Shift – Part 3: State officials warn of Oregon’s insufficient quake and tsunami preparedness

Salem, Ore (KTVZ) — As Oregon prepares for the long-anticipated Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake, state officials and experts warn that the region remains underprepared for the resulting tsunami and large-scale evacuations expected along the coast. While some progress has been made, authorities say gaps persist in evacuation planning and infrastructure resilience, especially west of the

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Seismic Shift – Part 4: How Redmondโ€™s New CORE-3 Facility Will Keep Oregonโ€™s Emergency Response Running After a Catastrophic Quake

(Adding Video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) โ€” Central Oregon may be far from the coast, but when disaster strikes, its role in Oregonโ€™s emergency response becomes critical. A vacant lot north of the Redmond Airport will soon become home to CORE-3, a major emergency coordination hub east of the Cascades. The planned facility will serve as

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The Big Playback: Mtn. View prevails in the rain; Ridgeview dominates at home

BEND, Ore (KTVZ)– The Mountain View Cougars stayed unbeaten Friday night, overcoming rainy conditions and a second-half push from North Medford to earn a 24-17 victory. After North Medford took an early 3-0 lead, Mountain Viewโ€™s offense found its rhythm behind quarterback Liam Wheir. Wheir connected with Jettson Gillam on multiple big plays before Ryder

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