Crews battle wildfires across the US West and fight to hold containment lines
Associated Press FOREST RANCH, Calif. (AP) — Wildfires across the western United States and Canada put millions of people under air quality alerts…
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Oregon Dept. of Forestry reports over 1 million acres burned; good progress seen on several blazes
Several of Oregon’s largest recent wildfires are at or over 50% containment, thanks to the hard work of thousands of firefighters, while others…
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Oregon’s largest wildfire, the Durkee Fire, tops 288,000 acres, but crews have it 49% contained; state task forces depart
DURKEE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Eastern Oregon’s 11-day-old lightning-sparked Durkee Fire, largest in the state so far this challenging fire season, has…
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Forest Service in NW to permit use of heavy equipment, fire retardant in some protected roadless, wilderness areas
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to the intense wildfire activity in the Pacific Northwest, Forest Service leaders in the region said Sunday they have…
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Pilot of single-engine air tanker killed in Malheur National Forest crash identified as lifelong pilot, 74
BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Authorities on Sunday released the name of the single-engine air tanker pilot killed while helping fight an Eastern Oregon…
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Oregon agency advises caution before signing ‘assignment of benefits’ agreement after fires, other natural disasters
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – With wildfires raging across the state, the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation wants to make sure people are taken care…
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ODOT urges drivers to plan ahead as wildfires continue to disrupt travel; OEM advises being ‘fire-safe’ on the road
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – After a week of wildfire-related road closures, travelers across Oregon should continue to carefully plan their routes.…
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Oregon emergency managers warn to be prepared for potential wildfire-related power outages, offer list of tips
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – As wildfires continue to burn throughout the state and extreme weather events impact communities, Oregon residents are…
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Video shows escape through flames and smoke as wildfire begins burning the outskirts of Idaho town
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — William Howard went to the north-central Idaho town of Juliaetta on Thursday to help a friend after a…
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How well does tree planting work in climate change fight? It depends, study by OSU, other researchers shows
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Using trees as a cost-effective tool against climate change is more complicated than simply planting large numbers of…
Continue ReadingUS promises $240 million to improve fish hatcheries, protect tribal rights in Pacific Northwest
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The U.S. government will invest $240 million in salmon and steelhead hatcheries in the Pacific Northwest to…
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‘Much more deliberate’ process: Drafts of revised Oregon wildfire hazard, interface maps out for public review
Draft versions of the revised statewide wildfire hazard and wildland-urban interface maps has been made available to the public for review and…
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Lightning and a burning car pushed into a gully are blamed for wildfires scorching the West
Associated Press A burning car pushed into a gully sparked California’s largest wildfire of the year, authorities said Thursday as they announced…
Continue Reading Oregon fire is the largest burning in the US. Thunderstorms and high winds are exacerbating it
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Powerful winds and hundreds of lightning strikes from thunderstorms rattled eastern Oregon and Idaho Wednesday…
Continue ReadingUS Department of Justice finalizes plea deal with Boeing
By Ramishah Maruf and Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — The US Department of Justice on Wednesday for the first time shared details of its…
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Pacific Power using drones to monitor transmission, distribution lines and substations amid wildfires
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power said Wednesday it is using commercial drones designed for power line inspections to photograph the utility’s…
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Oregon Lottery offers wagers for Olympic Games in Paris
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – From karate to surfing, fans will have more than 400 betting options through Oregon Lottery’s DraftKings Sportsbook for…
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ODOT warns travelers: Expect continued E. Oregon interstate, highway closures due to fast-moving wildfires
PENDLETON, Ore. (KTVZ) — If you plan to travel across Oregon in the coming days, ODOT strongly advised Tuesday that you “make sure you carefully…
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Progress made on nearly 600-acre Microwave Tower Fire threatening Columbia Gorge town of Mosier
Crews worked through the night to stop or slow the Microwave Tower fire near the Columbia Gorge town of Mosier, taking advantage of the cooler…
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Wildfires threaten communities in the West as Oregon fire closes interstate, creates its own weather
Associated Press BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Firefighters in the West are scrambling as wildfires threaten communities in Oregon, California and…
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