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Flash flood watch in effect for Central, Eastern Oregon
A flash flood watch is in effect for parts of Central and Eastern Oregon on Thursday, as forecasters…
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UPDATE: Account open at Banner Bank to help Boardman fire victims
UPDATE: Account open at Banner Bank for donations to support victims of the fires in Boardman.
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Hermiston wildfire again under local management
HERMISTON — The fast-moving wildfire that sparked the afternoon of July 2 north of Hermiston stood at near…
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UPDATE: Evacuation levels for wildfire near Hermiston downgraded
HERMISTON — The evacuation levels for people in the area of the wildfire near Hermiston now sit at…
Recreation
Umatilla National Forest moves to Phase A public use restrictions
PENDLETON — The U.S. Forest Service is implementing public use restrictions on the Umatilla National Forest due to…
Government
Gov. Kotek proposes using $160 million from state’s ‘rainy day fund’ for one-time wildfire funding
Desperate for money to get through the next two wildfire seasons and with few proposals on the table…
Climate
Merkley warns of ‘tumultuous’ fire season amid federal cuts to wildfire support
Officials across Oregon say they will have enough firefighters on hand to battle expected wildfires this summer, but…
Government
Oregon Republicans say Dems delaying vote on wildfire map repeal to get votes for wildfire funding
Republicans say Democrats are using the bill as a bargaining chip to get Republicans to vote on redirecting…
Government
Kotek declares: ‘Fire season is here’ as Oregon gears up for dangerous summer
With the summer months approaching and wildfire risk already on the rise, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and state…
Business
Proposal to impose penalties on private utilities delaying wildfire lawsuits quietly moves forward
A bipartisan bill moving through the Oregon Senate would prohibit private utilities from recovering wildfire costs from customers…
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