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Firewise community solicits housing

ENTERPRISE — As fires rage in Wallowa County, the Lostine Firewise Community is putting into action some of…

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Hot cars can start wildfires, ODOT warns Oregonians

LA GRANDE — As wildfires continue to burn across the state and smoky haze fills the air, the…

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New government tool shows Oregon and other states’ climate-related risks, projections

SALEM — The White House has unveiled a new website intended to provide local and state governments and…

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Pendleton man combats wildfire with neighbor’s tractor

PENDLETON — Jeff Hemphill, director of the Happy Canyon Night Show, was at the Happy Canyon grounds Tuesday,…

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Spot fire breaks out near Imnaha Grange

ENTERPRISE — The Double Creek Fire spotted across the Imnaha River on Saturday, Sept. 10, near Imnaha Grange,…

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Imnaha resident feels more confident after back-burning

IMNAHA — Brooke Van Sickle felt pretty confident as the Double Creek Fire was scorching tens of thousands…

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Wallowa County wildfires continue to grow

JOSEPH — About 70 Wallowa County residents showed up in person with more online Thursday, Sept. 8, for…

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State issues air quality advisory for Northeast, Southwest Oregon

SALEM — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency issued an air quality advisory…

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State Fire Marshal requests additional support ahead of heightened wildfire conditions

SALEM — To boost capacity ahead of forecasted east winds and heightened wildfire conditions, the Oregon Office of…

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Fire forces closure of Little Sheep Creek Highway

JOSEPH — Oregon Highway 350 — Little Sheep Creek Highway — in Wallowa County is closed between milepost…

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