Portland airport remains no-fly zone

By Fawn Porter, Associated Press Writer
Thursday, January 08, 2004 | 12 comment(s)

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PORTLAND - Thousands of passengers remained stranded as icy runways and jets shrouded in frost shut down the Portland International Airport.

The ice covering the runway Wednesday was so thick it peeled off in sheets, and attempts to plow the snow or clear the runways with de-icer proved fruitless.

Passengers were sent home or to hotels. But a few hundred slept at the airport, using blankets distributed by the Red Cross.

American, America West and Horizon airlines all canceled their morning flights today.

Dennis and Linda Wyza arrived at the airport early Wednesday, hoping to escape the glum weather for Honolulu. They spent the day lounging in airport waiting area.

"It's not very comfortable - a lot of people are spread around and napping," said Dennis Wyza.

But Linda Wyza said spirits were still relatively high. "Looking around you can see that people are frustrated, but everyone kind of realizes they're in the same boat."

In the NBA, the Memphis Grizzlies' game at the Utah Jazz was postponed Wednesday because the ice prevented the Grizzlies from leaving Portland. The Trail Blazers decided to fly out of Eugene late Wednesday to make Thursday's game in Minnesota.

Other transportation options also proved problematical. Many city buses were stranded and the light-rail transit system remained sidelined for a second day because of packed snow on the icy rails.

Crews scattered sand on major thoroughfares in Portland, but side streets were blocked by mounds of snow. Interstate 84 through the Columbia River Gorge from Troutdale to Hood River remained closed, and many other roads were closed at various times because of ice, accidents and downed trees.

The conditions closed numerous businesses and schools on Wednesday, including Oregon State and Portland State universities. Portland public schools announced there would be no school Thursday. Federal Express canceled all deliveries in the Portland area for the first time in at least a decade, according to company spokesman Anthony Hicks.

The storm also led to broken water mains and power outages. More than 30,000 Portland General Electric customers were still without electricity late Wednesday.

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????????? wrote on Mar 20, 2008 8:31 PM:

Well this goes to show that this is the best coo's county can do.I can't see this lady getting 90 DAYS for helping a person murder another person.this makes me sick.

Unknown wrote on Mar 10, 2008 11:44 AM:

THAT WAS SO SAD!!!!!!!!!!!

Ray Doering wrote on Feb 20, 2008 1:54 PM:

More Port Information

Judy Reyes wrote on Aug 15, 2007 1:37 AM:

Hello My name is Judy Reyes I have looked on every web site for Coos county animal shelter & can not find it . I an looking for a small young female dog . a poodle or poodle mix or a cock a poo . I live in Albany Or, coos bay was our home for many years . We adopted a dog from coos counnty and had him for 15 yrs . we have a very nice home & all fenced . & have love to spare for animals . we have no other dogs & no children . I am retired & homr most of the time . Thanks for your help. E. Mail reyesletro 2@ aol.com Sincerely Judy Reyes

Community editor Hallie Winchell wrote on Jul 27, 2007 10:10 AM:

The Teen Idol contest was held at the Coos County Fair this week, as mentioned in the story above. The rest of the competition is scheduled to be held at the Egyptian Theatre in downtown Coos Bay starting again on Thursday, Aug. 2. - Community Editor Hallie Winchell

Dorothy wrote on Jul 26, 2007 6:13 PM:

We, my husband and sister-in-law and I went to the Egyptian Theater tonight to watch the "Teen Idol." NO ONE was there and there were no messages regarding this program??? What's the deal here? We thought as stated in your web site above that it would be there on Thursday evenings at least through mid-August.. I look forward to hearin from you

Clint Guevara wrote on Jul 23, 2007 10:46 PM:

It is an honor to particapate in Teen Idol, I'm having the time of my life. I get really excited when I see the turn out of people, friends and family at the Egyptian theatre. Thanks for your support! See you at the fair. Peace Out :)

Star Moralez wrote on Jul 17, 2007 7:11 PM:

Teen Idol is one of the best experiences Ive ever had and I hope that everyone gets out here and supports us at the Egyptian this Thursday!!! *Rock On* ~Star Moralez~

anamaria wrote on May 25, 2007 5:06 PM:

It doesn't matter what the administration says about what we've been hurt by or not hurt by!! There is such a thing as a RIPPLE effect.Because we lost a substantial source of revenue,Not only with the 2006 closure but the early closure in June of 2005 we all have incurred numerous bills that literally have many SERIOUS fisherman on the ropes!!Meaning those of us that earn every dime we make from Commercial fishing!Yes we were eligible for loans from the S.B.A. but thats just another Bill every month that we don't need!!It's kinda funny that they completely shut off the fishery for part of one year and totally for the next,but now we have all this time and unrestricted area to fish for Salmon but,to Date, we have a Whopping 62 fish in for the Year!!!There have been NO SALMON thus far!!The bills are still coming in and it is unconscionable to think for even one moment that we don't need every one of those disaster relief dollars!!DONALD JACOBS F/V ANA MARIA !

camj wrote on Feb 12, 2007 7:50 PM:

what a shame that a good peice of land is to be used for homes I hope every high tide floods them out

Bob wrote on Jan 26, 2007 5:10 PM:

"It is located here because this is where the proponents chose to locate it" -Why didn't I think of that? Enlightening info! Thank you.

Mr E wrote on Nov 29, 2006 3:00 PM:

What a shock, someone from out of state trying to tell us what to do in our own backyard.


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