Month: December 2015

(Dec. 10, 2015) -- Torrential rains pummeled parts of the Pacific Northwest for another night, causing mudslides and flooding roads, evacuations from a RV park, leaving an Oregon woman dead after a tree fell onto her house and sweeping seven people into a Washington river, where they were rescued.

(Dec. 10, 2015) -- Enough of Lake Walcott State Park’s walking trails are cleared of snow to provide easy access to scenes of sparkling white and blue. In winter, before the annual arrival of tourists, this landscape 11 miles northeast of Rupert is a private paradise.

(Dec. 10, 2015) -- A 53-year-old Portland, Ore., man was shot by Newport police on Wednesday after he threatened officers with a dangerous weapon at Agate Beach RV Park on Highway 101, Oregon State Police reported.

Dec. 10, 2015) -- CanaDream Corporation announced record financial results for the six months ended Oct.31. Revenues for the six months ended Oct. 31 were $29.9 million, net and comprehensive income $7.9 million, and cash flow provided by operating activities $15.8 million.

(Dec. 10, 2015) -- Fort Hood’s recently-opened seasonal Cabela’s store grossed about $9,000 on Black Friday, just days after it opened on Nov. 23. Store Manager Rebecca Goetz is hopeful sales will continue and the store can be a permanent fixture.

(Dec. 10, 2015) -- UNM Hospital will make a presentation to Rocky Mountain RV & Marine acknowledging its generous support in providing a motorhome for the Mariposa Hospice Program. Providers will use the motorhome when visiting and caring for children who are in hospice care in their homes across the state. The motorhome will be available for tours.

(Dec. 10, 2015) -- Fiat, which manufacturers the Ducato base vehicle that underpins the majority of new motorhomes sold in the UK and across Europe, has confirmed that there is an issue with poor back lighting of some of its vehicles’ dashboards.

Cummins Inc. is restructuring its engine business, consolidating and streamlining some functions into its global organization. The Republic reported that Cummins leaders are working to streamline the business, reduce costs and position the Columbus, Ind.-based company to emerge stronger when international markets recover, spokesman Jon Mills said. The restructuring, according to Mills, includes: Moving manufacturing of […]

(Dec. 10, 2015) -- A Franklin man pleaded guilty Wednesday to killing a woman with an arrow after an apparent argument while they shared a remote campsite in Renville County, Minn.

Roadtrek Motorhome Inc.’s Zion SRT is the newest model to be introduced by the Ontario-based Class B builder. Built on the Ram ProMaster 2500 chassis, its shorter length makes it more maneuverable than larger coaches while still providing a full amenities package. To view the video click here or scroll down the right side of the […]