Powerful wind gusts knocked out power to more than 500,000 customers across Washington and Oregon early Wednesday, as the latest atmospheric river intensified over the flood-devastated Pacific Northwest.

This Pacific Northwest gem near Eugene is nicknamed Oregon's "Friendly City," and its walkable downtown, community events, views, and activity options show why.

Back-to-back storms have hit the Pacific Northwest, prompting the governor of Washington to declare a state of emergency. Flooding and mudslides have also hit Oregon, and the weather is e3xpected to stay the same for the rest of the week.

Millions across the pacific northwest are bracing for round two of an atmospheric river.“We were just preparing for the worst,” Southwest Portland resident Kris

On Tuesday, Dec. 9, Washington and Oregon saw heavy rain that impacted local waterways, according to the National Weather Service in Seattle.

Flood watch issued in the Northwest due to an incoming atmospheric river bringing heavy rain and potential flooding.

Pacific University and Willamette University, Oregon’s two oldest universities, are planning to merge, combining the resources of two highly regarded institutions.