A man and woman were shot and injured by federal agents in East Portland on Thursday afternoon, authorities confirmed. Read online: https://www.koin.com/news/portland ...

Just days after overflowing on Dec. 9, another combined sewer overflow advisory is in place for the Willamette River after Thursday’s rain.

Much of the U.S. is facing a potentially colder-than-average winter, and many states have already experienced their first snow of the season. Cold temperatures and bad weather can impact more than ...

If you had plans to swim, fish or engage in other water-related activities in some parts of the Middle River in Fort Lauderdale, you may want to think twice after a sewer overflow on Wednesday. The ...

A sudden water overflow at the Northcliff water tower sparked alarm among residents this week, raising concerns about safety for those living nearby. However, repairs were swift. Johannesburg Water ...

A next-generation “human washing machine” that captured attention at the World Expo in Osaka has now hit the market in Japan. Developed by Japanese tech company Science, the capsule-style device lets ...

SINGAPORE: A man whose entire left arm was trapped in the drain pipe under a kitchen sink was rescued by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) on Thursday (Nov 27) afternoon. In a Facebook post, ...

Home electronics retailer Yamada Holdings has said it will sell a human washing machine, which attracted attention at the Osaka Expo, at its flagship store in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro district. A ...

CHARLOTTE — Charlotte Water crews responded to a significant wastewater overflow near the 6400 block of Caldwell Park Drive on Thursday. The response came after a contractor damaged a pipe serving ...

An agreement to tackle flooding and storm overflows has been signed, with an emphasis on taking pressure off existing drains. Medway Council and Southern Water have agreed a “memorandum of ...

As the Met Office issues snow and ice weather warnings with temperatures set to plummet, UK households are being urged not to pour hot water down their sinks. Despite the temptation to use quick fixes ...