Oregon State Parks assessing fire, wind damage: 900 acres burned, 24 parks closed
The devastating wildfires that continue to level the Oregon landscape have so far burned about 900 acres of state park land, most of it undeveloped…
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Oregon fires update: 9 killed, 4,800 structures lost; Camp Sherman evacuation levels lifted
The death toll in Oregon’s devastating wildfires rose by one, to nine on Saturday, while the number of still-missing people dropped to five and the…
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Wildfires update: Canadian fire crews arrive; 2 routes to Valley won’t reopen soon
More residents in the wildfire-devastated Santiam Canyon can return to the area under a reduced, Level 2 evacuation, the Marion County Sheriff’s…
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S. Oregon man ordered to repay millions in marijuana lab explosion
A man has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison and ordered to repay millions of dollars for his role in a marijuana lab explosion that…
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Firefighters consume 1,000s of calories. A Bend business helps feed them
Wildland firefighters are out on the front line for days on end, and in order to do their jobs effectively, they must receive the proper nutrients…
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Beachie Creek Fire claims lives of Bend man’s mother, brother
A nightmare: That’s what Travis Cook feels like he’s been living in over the past few days.…
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FBI offers $10,000 reward for tips in fatal Warm Springs arson fire
The FBI offered a reward of up to $10,000 Thursday for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of whoever was responsible…
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Power lines sparked 13 Santiam Canyon fires; roundup of latest fire info
A fire incident report says downed power lines sparked at least 13 fires during a period of high winds last week between two Santiam Canyon…
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President Trump approves Oregon request for major disaster declaration
President Trump on Tuesday approved Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s request for a major disaster declaration due to the state’s deadly wildfires, clearing…
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C.O. gyms get busier as safer option to work out amid the dense smoke
Good news for “gym rats” and exercise fanatics: There are still ways to stay in shape while the wildfire smoke clouds our area.…
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Aftermath: Fire levels BLM campground near Mill City, but ‘our flag was still there’
On Monday, Sept. 7, several fires along state Highway 22 swept through the Fishermen’s Bend Recreation Site near Mill City, destroying much of the…
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At least 8 dead, 16 missing in Oregon fires; Brown seeks federal major disaster declaration
Gov. Kate Brown sent a letter Monday to President Trump, asking him to declare a major disaster in Oregon due to dozens of wildfires that have left…
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Level 2 evacuation alert on Warm Springs Reservation due to Lionshead Fire
A Level 2 “Be Ready” evacuation alert has been issued for the Sidwalter-Miller Flat area due to the still-growing Lionshead Fire, Police Chief Bill…
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Evacuation orders being lifted Tuesday AM on 14,500-acre Two Four Two Fire
A threat of high winds did not materialize on the fire lines Monday, so the Two Four Two Fire northwest of Chiloquin didn’t grow, containment…
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Monday updates: Lionshead, Beachie Creek, Two Four Two, Holiday Farm, Brattain fires
Here are Monday morning’s full updates on five of the major wildfires burning in or near Central…
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Group sets out donation trailer to help fire evacuees
The Prineville chapter of 40 Something Cowgirls has set up a donation trailer to help wildfire victims. The trailer will be stationed in the parking…
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Rescued Holiday Farm Fire animals in C.O.; some treated for burns, smoke inhalation
In addition to human evacuees, animals now are arriving and being cared for at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond after being rescued from…
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State agency has five insurance tips for wildfire recovery
The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation has five tips for homeowners and renters who have evacuated or been affected by fire, smoke and ash…
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Oregon DEQ extends statewide air quality alert until at least Thursday
Oregon’s DEQ extends air quality advisory through at least Thursday due to continued smoke from West Coast…
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Fire heavily damages SE Bend home; 3 residents escape unhurt
A fire late Sunday night heavily damaged a southeast Bend home, but all three occupants were able to escape uninjured, fire officials…
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