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Durkee Fire balloons to 182 square miles, Gov. Kotek invokes Conflagration
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for Durkee Fire in Baker County as officials say it has ballooned to 116,431 acres, or about 182 square miles, Sunday morning, with 0% containment.
Medford Livability Team wins award from Medford Parks and Rec
The award was given for the team's impact on livability by reducing crime along the Bear Creek Greenway and downtown. Medford Police Department’s Livability Team received the Community Service Group award from Medford Parks and Recreation. The team accepted the award last week during the city council meeting on Thursday.
A vendor market held on Sunday catering to the vintage lover
The Block Party Market was hosted by Good Bad Rad Vintage off southeast highway 97 near Powers Road in Bend. Over 20 vendors took over the parking lot in front of the store offering everything from vintage clothing, retro home décor to jewelry and art.
One dead after shooting in Grants Pass
GRANTS PASS, Ore. -- A 24-year-old man from Grants Pass man died after a shooting in the 1400 block of Rogue River Highway. According to a news release from the Grants Pass Police Department today, the shooting happened at about 9:19 p.m. on July 19. Police received "multiple emergency calls" about the shooting and found the victim -- later identified as Jose Regalado -- dead in the parking lot of an apartment complex.
2 Big Lots locations in Oregon to close
Two Oregon Big Lots locations will be closing, according to the retailer's website. The Salem and Albany locations of the discount retail chain are set to close and offering up to 20% off, according to banners at the top of the locations' web pages. The closures come after Big Lots...
Bureau of Land Management issues fire restrictions for Northwest Oregon district
Fire restrictions are in effect for all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout the Northwest Oregon District. BLM leaders encourage all visitors to be aware of active restrictions and closures as warmer, drier weather sets in around the Pacific Northwest. These fire restrictions help reduce the risk of human-caused fires. The BLM Oregon/Washington statewide Fire Restrictions went into effect May 24th, prohibiting fireworks, exploding targets or metallic targets, steel component ammunition (core or jacket), tracer or incendiary devices, and sky lanterns. ...
First, Do No Harm? The State of Healthcare in Oregon: Part II
“First, do no harm.” This is the Hippocratic Oath physicians take when they get their medical license, and practice for their entire medical career. As independent physician practices dwindle, corporate ownership of medical practices is at an all-time high. Large hospitals continue to expand their footprint, furthering a decades-long trend of consolidation. More recently, new corporate entities are acquiring physician groups, headlined by private equity companies, retailers such as Walgreens and Amazon, and insurance companies. Today, UnitedHealthcare is the largest employer of physicians in the nation. These trends of corporate consolidation are pervasive here in Oregon, raising urgent questions about the ownership and control over Oregon’s health care delivery system.
Kuna and Nampa fire departments deploy to aid Oregon amid escalating wildfires
KUNA, Idaho (CBS2) — On Saturday afternoon, a wildfire task force from Kuna Fire and Nampa Fire were deployed to help Oregon. The state's fire conditions have deteriorated significantly over the last few days with more evacuations. Kuna Rural Fire Districts say it has remained staffed and ready to...
Update: Wind advisory issued for Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon until early Tuesday
On Monday at 7:54 p.m. an updated wind advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until Tuesday at midnight for Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon. The weather service adds, "West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph." "Gusty winds will blow around...
Check out the HUDL films of all 16 of Oregon's 2025 commitments
Oregon's 2025 class ranks fifth nationally with room for even more movement in the coming weeks and months. The class is headlined by five-star wide receiver Dakorien Moore and consists of 16 total verbal pledges. Of those 16 prospects, 13 rank within the Top 247 rankings. Simply put, this class is talented at the top and also very deep.
Knot Fire reaches 70% containment
CHILOQUIN, Ore. – Updated at 9:50 a.m.: The Knot Fire is now 1,551 acres and 70% contained, according to ODF's Klamath-Lake District. "With more accurate mapping the fire size is 1,551 acres and currently 100% lined with a combination of dozer and hand line. Yesterday crews focused on securing the existing line and mopping up around the fire edge," the release said. "Today there will be multiple type 2 hand crews that consist of 20 people, contract equipment and several engines. Crews will continue to patrol the fire line to ensure the fire is held within the original footprint. ...Firefighters will continue to work the fire until it reaches full containment which is predicted by the end of the week."
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