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ODOT cleans debris blocking state highways
Dec 4, 2012 at 4:21 PM

FLORENCE, Ore. -- Clean up crews started working to clear two state highways Tuesday morning after rocks, mud, trees and a boulder fell onto the roadway, the department of transportation said.

Officials say that the recent bout of...
Junction City, Veneta, Florence

ODOT cleans debris blocking state highways
Dec 4, 2012 at 4:14 PM
Clean up crews started working to clear two state highways Tuesday morning after rocks, mud, trees and a boulder fell onto the roadway, the department of transportation said.

Studs, chains or studless tires: Which is best on snow and ice?
Nov 3, 2011 at 10:20 AM
Schmunk Auto Service in Springfield is busy popping steel into their studded tires for the winter season.

'The first thing to fixing our roads is to quit wrecking them'
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Oct 12, 2011 at 10:38 AM
An effort is underway to ban studded tires on Oregon roads.

It's time to take off your studded tires
Apr 4, 2011 at 2:31 PM
Starting Tuesday morning, you could be fined if caught with studded tires on your car in Oregon.

Forecast: Snow in the high Cascades
Apr 4, 2011 at 3:10 PM
Spring may have sprung, but winter weather remains in the Cascades of Oregon and Washington.

Oregon extends studded tire deadline
Mar 29, 2011 at 12:55 PM
The Oregon Transportation Department has extended the deadline for removing studded tires in Oregon through Monday, April 4.

Driving on ice: 'You'll be able to get it back into control. Hopefully'
Nov 23, 2010 at 5:49 PM
The Willamette Valley doesn't get snow too often, so many drivers aren't used to getting around in it. Here are some tips to help keep you safe when you hit the road.

Snowing? Going? Best be knowing
Nov 22, 2010 at 7:34 PM
A lot of holiday travelers are watching the weather forecast this week. Whether you're hitting the roads or the skies, KVAL has tips on getting where you want to go quickly, and safely.

Man aims to place studded tire ban before voters
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Apr 8, 2010 at 12:30 AM
Jeff Bernards is so fed up with the ruts and lawmakers doing nothing about it, he’s working to get a ballot initiative before voters banning studded tires.

Won't get fooled again: Oregon extends studded tire deadline
Apr 7, 2010 at 3:20 PM
Enjoy the sun while it lasts: the National Weather Service forecasts high winds and a half foot of snow for the Cascades this Thursday, prompting Oregon highway officials to again delay the deadline to remove studded tires.

Got studs? Don't be a fool
Mar 25, 2010 at 5:00 AM
You have until 12:01 a.m. on April 1 to get the studded tires off your car.

Is your car ready for winter?
Nov 18, 2009 at 5:27 PM
KVAL offers some tips of how to winterize your car for the cold months ahead.

How to drive on ice and snow
Dec 15, 2008 at 5:36 PM
Police say don't let the slush break up from this afternoon fool you.  It's going to turn hard and very slick on the streets tonight.  Officers say winter conditions call for different tactics behind the wheel.

Northwest drivers get extension for tire studs
Mar 27, 2008 at 3:32 PM
With the persistence of winter weather, Oregon and Washington drivers will get four extra days to remove studs on their tires. The new deadline is April 5th.