N. Umpqua Highway 138E to remain closed into next week
Due to ongoing firefighting efforts, Oregon 138E (North Umpqua Highway) will remain closed between Idleyld and the Oregon 230 junction (milepost…
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Lawmakers seek more funds to fight wildfires – and more pre-season prescribed burns
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., joined dozens of colleagues Thursday in asked Senate and House leaders…
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Oregon reports no new COVID-19 deaths for 2nd straight day; 295 more cases
The state’s death toll from COVID-19 is unchanged from Thursday and remains at 521, the Oregon Health Authority reported Friday. It’s the first…
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ODOT crews, contractors taking down many hazard trees to get roads open
Burnt trees in the hundreds of thousands are threatening crews working to open roads and repair utilities across the state.…
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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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State can help evacuees find manufactured home ownership documents
Thousands of Oregonians have evacuated to escape wildfires that have damaged and destroyed homes throughout the state. Many who evacuated did not…
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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…
Continue Reading 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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