Time to cancel your morning Willamette River swim: The ‘Big Pipe’ is full

If you were planning on taking a dip in the Willamette River in Portland today, make new plans. The “Big Pipe” – “Big Pipes,” ...

Portland’s Big Pipe is full again. Here’s how the system works

Portland’s Big Pipe hit 100% capacity at about 6:26 a.m. Thursday. That does not mean the system failed. It means the city’s giant underground overflow tunnels filled up during heavy rain, leaving no ...

St. Patrick’s Day 2026: What to know about Chicago River’s dyeing and downtown parade

While St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Tuesday this year, the ever-popular dyeing of the Chicago River and downtown parade take place on Saturday.
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Advocates rally for Lead Pipe Replacement Act at state Capitol

Lawmakers and advocates gathered at the New York State Capitol Wednesday to call for the passage of legislation that would create a plan to replace lead pipes contaminating drinking water throughout ...

Xcel Energy says 'small amount' of oil in Mississippi River after leak at Monticello nuclear plant

About 200 gallons of oil leaked from cooling equipment earlier this week.