Oregonians can now earn more before their jobless benefits are reduced
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Employment Department announced Thursday an update to the “Working While Claiming” program, a result of Oregon…
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Lionshead, Paisley evacuation levels reduced; fires roundup, slide threat
Here are the Oregon Department of Forestry’s daily wildfire roundup, updates on individual fires in the region and a report of a flash flood watch…
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Oregon reports no new COVID-19 deaths, 215 cases; case total tops 30,000
The state’s death toll from COVID-19 was unchanged from Wednesday and remains at 521, the Oregon Health Authority reported Thursday as the case…
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BLM plans to gather 200 wild horses in Malheur County by helicopter
On Monday, Sept. 21, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management plans to begin a wild horse gather by helicopter on private property within and outside of…
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Parents of Bend teen killed in ATV crash start sports foundation to help youth
The parents of a Bend teen who died after an ATV rollover crash on the Fourth of July have started a foundation in honor of their son, to help other…
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Gov. Brown visits fire-hit Santiam Canyon towns, thanks first responders
Gov. Kate Brown on Wednesday visited the front lines of the Beachie Creek Fire, stopping in Lyons and Gates and expressing gratitude for the efforts…
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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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State to provide free masks, gloves to small businesses
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced a new program Wednesday to provide free masks and gloves to small businesses in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 2 more COVID-19 deaths, 195 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 521, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Smoke leaves Riverbend Park empty; Bend hotel visitor counts down sharply
On Tuesday, Riverbend Park was mostly devoid of any human activity, due to the…
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ODOT assessing fire damage to hundreds of miles of roads across the state
Even with wildfires still burning, ODOT crews around the state have begun assessing damage on hundreds of miles of roads, removing thousands of trees…
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New ODA website can help owners reunite with animals displaced due to wildfires
Thousands of Oregonians, their livestock and their animals are displaced following Oregon’s devastating wildfires.…
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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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Smoke, poor air quality cause dozens of RDM flight cancellations, delays
Many travelers flying into or out of the Redmond Municipal Airport have experienced flight cancellations or delays in recent days, due to the poor…
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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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Oregon receives $5 million emergency transportation grant for wildfire response
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Tuesday that Oregon is receiving an emergency $5 million federal grant to…
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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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Wildfire smoke has brought Oregon record-poor air quality, DEQ reports
Oregon is experiencing record-poor air quality from wildfire smoke across the state, according to analysis released Tuesday by the Oregon Department…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 8 more COVID-19 deaths, 184 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed eight more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 519, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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