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Oregon Governor Tina Kotek Declares State of Emergency Amid Escalating Wildfire Crisis
Oregon Governor Kotek declares a State of Emergency due to severe wildfire season, effective through the end of the year, ...
Wildfire forces Highway 201 closure near Adrian, Oregon
A wildfire closes Highway 201 near Adrian, Oregon, as the Mendiola Road Fire burns 1,800 acres. BOISE, Idaho — A wildfire has ...
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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, ...
Oregon wildfire updates: Burdoin Fire erupts in Columbia Gorge, closes Highway 14 west
The new fire followed an active day for wildfires. Oregon's largest wildfire grew to 94,000 acres, a fire in Grants Pass brought new evacuations and the Anvil Fire brought evacuations near Mount Hood.
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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.
PacifiCorp's Oregon wildfire lawsuit toll nears $500M with new verdicts
Portland-headquartered Berkshire Hathaway utility hit with another $60 million in damages in Oregon Labor Day 2020 wildfire ...
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 ...