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With wildfires, smoke affecting Oregon highways, summer travelers are urged to plan ahead, prepare and stay informed
As wildfires continue to impact parts of Oregon, Governor Tina Kotek has declared a State of Emergency, effective July 16, ...
PacifiCorp's Oregon wildfire lawsuit toll nears $500M with new verdicts
Portland-headquartered Berkshire Hathaway utility hit with another $56 million in damages in Oregon Labor Day 2020 wildfire ...
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State officials advise motorists to be prepared for impacts of wildfire smoke
According to the Oregon Department of Transportation, travelers should exercise caution as smoke can severely reduce ...
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Oregon Bolsters Wildfire Defense: Governor Kotek Signs Bill Supporting Rangeland Firefighters
Governor Tina Kotek signed House Bill 3349 to provide Oregon firefighting equipment to local volunteer groups.
Oregon wildfires spark air quality warnings for 2 counties
The Cram fire is the largest in the state, expanding overnight to more than 64,000 acres, according to the Northwest ...
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Oregon forestry board drills Gov. Tina Kotek’s staff on choosing next state forester
The Board of Forestry has long had the power to hire and fire the state forester. Then lawmakers passed a bill transferring ...
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‘Really unpredictable’: Central Oregon fire threatens correctional facility, sheriff warns
The Cram Fire in Central Oregon has burned nearly 65,000 acres and is threatening a correctional facility in Jefferson County, while Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has declared a State of Emergency due to the ...
Fire severely damages medical office in southern Oregon
Sky Lakes is the only hospital in a 10,000-square-mile area in south-central Oregon and northern California and serves more ...