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Crooked River Ranch brush fire threatens homes, forces evacuations before C.O. firefighters stop blaze at 8 acres
(Update: New details, photo) CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) – A fast-moving brush fire brought numerous firefighters from several agencies to Crooked River Ranch early Thursday evening, prompting evacuations and call-up of a multi-agency task force that stopped the blaze at just over eight acres. The Quail Fire, as it was named, was reported by The post Crooked River Ranch brush fire threatens homes, forces evacuations before C.O. firefighters stop blaze at 8 acres appeared first on KTVZ.
US Highway 97 reopens after reported injury crash about four miles north of Terrebonne
TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A reported injury crash closed U.S. Highway 97 for a time late Thursday afternoon about four miles north of Terrebonne, officials said. The crash was reported about 4:20 p.m. near milepost 112, about four miles north of Terrebonne, ODOT’s TripCheck indicated. Motorists were urged to use an alternate route.
Mule deer doe killed, left to waste in Jefferson County
(Graphic image) A mule deer doe was illegally taken and left to waste in the Madras area last month, OSP said. Mule deer doe killed, left to waste in Jefferson County. Oregon State Police are asking for the public's help to find whoever was behind the illegal take and waste of a mule deer doe in Jefferson County.
Fresh Harvest Food Kit program expands to Madras Community Food Pantry
Each prepared food kit includes a recipe, and all the ingredients, including local produce, and serves of family of four. 20 kits are available to the public each week through Oct 16. Fresh Harvest Food Kit program expands to Madras Community Food Pantry. Access to fresh, local food is getting...
Oregon faces long wildfire season as new fires spark and lightning, evacuations mount
Oregon’s wildfire season is off to a busy start, and it's expected to stay that way the rest of the summer, Gov. Tina Kotek acknowledged at a Friday news conference. A whopping 434,821 acres in 30 large wildfires have burned in the state already this season, while 88 evacuation orders and warnings hvae...
Hot weather returns for Saturday across western Oregon and SW Washington
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — More hot weather is on its way for the weekend. KATU has declared a Storm Tracker 2 Weather Alert for Saturday. High temperatures are forecast in the upper 90s in the Portland metro area. “Our upper-level flow will be coming off the land, and we...
Update: Heat advisory issued for Central Oregon from Saturday to Monday
On Friday at 2:40 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory valid from Saturday 11 a.m. until Monday 8 p.m. for Ochoco-John Day Highlands, North Central Oregon and Central Oregon. The weather service states, "Hot conditions with afternoon temperatures of 95-105 degrees expected over the weekend. This...
Excessive heat and critical fire weather over the weekend in Eastern Washington & Oregon
Excessive Heat Warning for Eastern Washington into Northern Oregon from 11 AM Saturday to 10 PM Monday…. Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and find cover from the sun when possible. Fire Weather Watch for the John Day Highlands, Southern Blue Mountains, and Strawberry Mountains from Saturday 11 AM to Sunday 10...
Falls Fire estimated at 114,236 acres on Friday
UPDATE – 7/19 – (From Falls Fire 2024) Please join us for our latest public meeting to learn more about the Falls Fire’s current status. Location: The Grant County Regional Airport – 72000 Airport Road, John Day, OR 97845. In the large conference room. Attend to...
Oregon’s Employment sees little change in June
Oregon’s unemployment rate was 4.1% in June and 4.2% in May and has been in a tight range between 4.0% and 4.2% since October 2023. Gains and losses In June, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 600 jobs, following a gain of 4,000 jobs in May. June’s gains were largest in health care...
Downtown Madras attracting customers with new look and new businesses
Downtown Madras is changing its look and adding businesses in the process. Shops are excited as they witness the beautification and the endless potential it brings. Downtown Madras attracting customers with new look and new businesses. Downtown Madras is changing its look and adding businesses in the process, all to...
Urgent Alert: Excessive Heat Warning in Effect Till 8pm Monday
Mother Nature just won't cut us a break in the PNW. An Excessive Heat Warning is on. The alert was issued through weather services on Thursday. The National Weather Service in Pendleton issued the URGENT weather message at 1:38 pm:. HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS...
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