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Gov. Kotek proposes using $160 million from Oregon’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 that could meet costs ...
Out-of-control Oregon wildfire forces evacuations and destroys homes as gusty winds challenge firefighters
A wildfire burning out of control in Oregon, near the state’s border with Washington, has forced hundreds of evacuations and ...
In a bone-dry June, wildfires begin to stalk Washington and Oregon
A dry spring is worsening conditions east of the Cascades. Even on the west side, the Seattle area has seen no measurable ...
‘Tiny adventurer’ fleeing wildfire runs to Oregon firefighters. See what happens
A baby deer fleeing a wildfire dashed toward firefighters in Oregon, deputies said. The young animal appeared from a burned ...
Breaking: Oregon Fire reported in Shasta County on June 15
A new wildfire was reported today at 2:39 a.m. in Shasta County. Oregon Fire has been burning on private land. There is no ...
Will Oregon have enough firefighters for 2025 wildfire season?
State agencies say they’re prepared but federal capacity remains uncertain after last year's record-breaking fires stretched ...
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Oregon Governor Activates Emergency Measures as Rowena Fire Forces Evacuations and Closes I-84
Oregon Governor activates Emergency Conflagration Act in response to the Rowena Fire, mobilizing extra firefighting resources ...
Financial regulators urge Oregon residents to prepare properties for wildfire
With the onset of hotter and drier conditions earlier than usual, Oregon's Division of Financial Regulation wants homeowners ...
Oregon fire season already ‘feels like July’ as firefighters battle growing Rowena blaze
The wildfire tearing through hillsides near Rowena erupted with startling speed Wednesday, driven by winds that pushed flames ...