DEQ extends C.O. air quality alert to Saturday AM; ‘public health emergency’ declared
The Oregon DEQ has extended the air quality advisory for Central Oregon to Saturday morning, though improvement was seen in the region on…
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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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American Red Cross, NewsChannel 21 partner to raise funds for wildfire relief
NewsChannel 21 has teamed up with the American Red Cross to host an Oregon Wildfires Relief Campaign.…
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The Salvation Army now feeding evacuees in Deschutes County
Since Monday, Sept. 6, The Salvation Army has provided more than 11,000 meals for evacuees across 10 counties in…
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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 won’t cause long-term damage to eyes, says Bend eye doctor
A Bend optometrist said Tuesday although the smoke from Oregon’s wildfires may irritate people’s eyes, it shouldn’t cause any permanent…
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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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C.O. garbage pickup service delayed one day
Due to hazardous air quality, customers of Cascade Disposal and Republic Services should expect collection to be delayed by one day this week. The…
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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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C.O. Emergency Info Network: ‘containment’ definition, where to donate
Tuesday’s update from the Central Oregon Emergency Information Network looks at the definition of “containment,” and how to give to wildfire relief…
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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…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Building a digital defense against disaster fraud
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday timely segment focuses on building a digital defense against charity fraud amid…
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Bend, Redmond, Prineville DMV offices closed due to poor air quality
The Bend, Redmond and Prineville DMV offices closed Tuesday morning due to air quality…
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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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Secretary of state offers voting info for Oregonians displaced by fires
Secretary of State Bev Clarno offered information Tuesday in response to the wildfires and to ensure all displaced Oregonians are able to receive…
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Jefferson County school buildings closed Tuesday; Crook County K-3 students to return
With more hazardous air quality readings late Monday, Central Oregon school districts again weighed whether to open their school buildings, though…
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