Wildfires
Central Washington wildfire covers 93 square miles
KLICKITAT COUNTY, Wash. — A fire pushed by strong winds through dry grass covered 93 square miles Wednesday ...
Wildfires
500 firefighters tackle Newell Road Fire in Klickitat County
KLICKITAT COUNTY, Wash. — More than 500 firefighters have been brought in for a wildfire that as of 8 ...
Local
Facing the wrath of fire season
PENDLETON — The entire state of Oregon was officially in fire season as of July 1. “This means ...
Wildfires
Veterans crew battles against wildfires
What do you do when your hitch in the military fighting for your country is up? Take on ...
Wildfires
Oregon’s largest wildfire burning in Wallowa County
Additional resources continued to arrive to help battle the both the Double Creek and Eagle Cap Wilderness fires ...
Local
Local officials support Oregon’s fire risk map reversal
PENDLETON — The Oregon Department of Forestry’s decision to pull back and revise its wildfire risk map was ...
Local
Forest Service shuts down Umatilla National Forest
Extreme fire danger, large wildfires and few firefighting resources prompted U.S. Forest Service officials on Friday morning, July ...
Local
By the Way: Sunset Elementary School to get new principal
Sunset Elementary School Dean of Students Erin Andreason will be promoted to principal of the school next year, ...
Local
Morrow County, Umatilla County declare drought
The Morrow County Board of Commissioners has formally declared a drought in the county and formally asked Gov. ...
History
Hermiston History: Local Safeway workers go on strike
25 YEARS AGO April 9, 1996 After August, the City of Hermiston will no longer operate the Community ...