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Feather River Canyon Travelers Beware: 3-Hour Closure Next Week

Friday, September 6

Traveling the Feather River Canyon Next week will be difficult as Caltrans plans a 3-hour closure along SR70.Caltrans is working in the Shady Rest area as part of the Cresta Bridge and Roadway Rehabilitation project, addressing debris slides from heavy rains over the... Read More.

Klamath River Fishery Plan Calls for Wild, Self-Sustaining Salmon, Steelhead Populations in Newly Undammed River

Friday, August 30

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has released the “Klamath River Anadromous Fishery Reintroduction and Restoration Monitoring Plan,” a 60-page blueprint to guide the reintroduction and monitoring of Chinook salmon, coho salmon, steelhead and Pacific lamprey in a newly undammed Klamath River. The... Read More.

Man drowns after pushing two kids to safety from strong river currents

Tuesday, August 27

(NEW YORK) -- A 39-year-old man has drowned after pushing two children to safety from a river before succumbing to the current himself, officials said.The incident occurred on Monday afternoon in Bushkill, Pennsylvania, when authorities received a call at approximately 1:45 p.m. to reports... Read More.

8-year-old boy found safe after going missing at Arizonas Lava River Cave

Thursday, August 22

(FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.) -- An 8-year-old boy who went missing at Arizona's Lava River Cave on Wednesday night has been found alive and is being evaluated.Tzion Maron was reported missing at around 6 p.m. local time on Wednesday after he became separated from his family... Read More.

Nashville notes: Post Malone doubles Texas shows + Chase Rices “Haw River”

Thursday, August 1

Post Malone has doubled his Texas dates for his upcoming F-1 Trillion Tour. He'll now play shows in Houston on Oct. 22 and Oct. 23, and Austin on Oct. 26 and Oct. 27. For tickets and a full list of dates, head to

PG&E Warns Outdoor Enthusiasts of Increased Water Flows on North Fork Feather River for Upcoming Weekend

Tuesday, July 23

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has issued a cautionary advisory for the public regarding increased water flows on the North Fork Feather River during the weekend of July 27-28. The advisory emphasizes heightened safety measures for individuals engaging in whitewater recreation.The section of... Read More.

CALFIRE Removes Over 7,000 Pounds of Garbage from Susan River Area

Friday, July 12

In a significant effort to prepare for the Old Mill Fuel Reduction Project along the Susan River, employees from the CALFIRE Lassen Modoc Unit recently removed more than 7,000 pounds of garbage from the dense overgrowth in the area.The cleanup operation involved loading the... Read More.

Gigantic fish measuring 6 feet and weighing 220 pounds caught in Hudson River

Friday, June 28

(NEW YORK) -- A gigantic fish measuring 6 feet long and weighing 220 pounds has been caught in the Hudson River in New York during an environmental survey, officials said.The catch happened last week during an Atlantic sturgeon survey when staff from the Hudson... Read More.

Vehicle Discovered Submerged in River Near Highway 70: Search for Driver Ongoing

Thursday, June 6

Early Wednesday morning, the Plumas County Search and Rescue (SAR) team responded to the concerning report of a vehicle that had been discovered submerged in the river off Highway 70, just west of Rush Creek. Upon their arrival, SAR personnel thoroughly inspected the vehicle,... Read More.

Body of ‘Overdue’ Motorcycle Rider Found in River

Wednesday, June 5

Authorities confirm the overdue rider from Oregon who was on his way to Gaeagle has been found dead.William Knight’s body was recovered in the river 4 miles south of Alturas near Highway 395, according to the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office.The 73-year-old from San Ramon... Read More.