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Flash flood watch in effect for Central, Eastern Oregon
A flash flood watch is in effect for parts of Central and Eastern Oregon on Thursday, as forecasters…
Latest Wildfires
Local
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest ready for fire season
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest officials warned the Wallowa County Board of Commissioners of a possible hot fire season this…
Breaking News
Forest Service seeks help in Memaloose fire probe
BAKER CITY — The U.S. Forest Service is asking for the public’s help in an investigation into the…
Wildfires
Wildhorse grant to pay for new Enterprise Fire Department radios
ENTERPRISE — The Enterprise Fire Department will be able to purchase new handheld radios with a $15,000 grant…
Recreation
Umatilla National Forest moves to Phase A public use restrictions
PENDLETON — The U.S. Forest Service is implementing public use restrictions on the Umatilla National Forest due to…
Local
Plans still underway for West Moraine access road
Some oppose development near luxury homes WALLOWA LAKE — Despite opposition from some West Moraine residents, plans continue…
Government
Gov. Kotek proposes using $160 million from state’s ‘rainy day fund’ for one-time wildfire funding
Desperate for money to get through the next two wildfire seasons and with few proposals on the table…
Climate
Merkley warns of ‘tumultuous’ fire season amid federal cuts to wildfire support
Officials across Oregon say they will have enough firefighters on hand to battle expected wildfires this summer, but…
Government
Oregon Republicans say Dems delaying vote on wildfire map repeal to get votes for wildfire funding
Republicans say Democrats are using the bill as a bargaining chip to get Republicans to vote on redirecting…
Government
Kotek declares: ‘Fire season is here’ as Oregon gears up for dangerous summer
With the summer months approaching and wildfire risk already on the rise, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and state…
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