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Oregon Governor Declares Emergency in Umatilla County as Wildfires Rage, Forcing Evacuations Near Pilot Rock
Amid a barrage of wildfires that ignited across Umatilla County near Pilot Rock due to severe lightning storms, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek declared an emergency on Wednesday night. The fires, fanned by gusty winds and parched conditions, have escalated rapidly, posing a grave threat to life and property in the region. In response, the Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office is mobilizing the Green Incident Management Team, along with structural task forces from Benton, Marion, and Polk counties to join the firefighting efforts.
Gov. Kotek proposes changes to Oregon school funding and half billion dollar boost in next budget
With Oregon’s public schools staring down a fiscal cliff this school year as the historic federal investment from the last few years expires, Gov. Tina Kotek is proposing changes. She’d like to help schools keep up with rising costs in the years ahead by updating the way schools are funded. She estimates that those changes […] The post Gov. Kotek proposes changes to Oregon school funding and half billion dollar boost in next budget appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Oregon counties plan new recovery programs amid funding concerns
HILLSBORO – Oregon counties are mapping out new diversion programs to combat the state’s fentanyl crisis, an undertaking facing short- and long-term challenges to make it a success. In Washington County, Oregon’s second most populous, officials plan to start the new program on Sept. 1, when House Bill 4002 takes effect and puts in place […] The post Oregon counties plan new recovery programs amid funding concerns appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Oregon’s measles outbreak, biggest in five years, expands to six people
After only one measles case in Oregon last year, it now has six and could very well have more in the next few weeks. The outbreak comes amid others also involving a preventable disease – pertussis or whooping cough – which has infected more than 350 people in just over a dozen counties this year. […] The post Oregon’s measles outbreak, biggest in five years, expands to six people appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Better Business Bureau warns jobs seekers of fraud scams from Idaho company
The Better Business Bureau is warning job seekers of potential identity fraud scams perpetrated nationally by a fraudulent Idaho-based reshipping company called Intelligent Post. The business, which had its registration dissolved in 2023 but continues operating online, contacts job seekers through career websites such as Indeed with offers for well-paying...
Operation Ship Shape Enhanced Patrols, Round II
The Oregon State Marine Board, in partnership with 31 county sheriff’s offices and the Oregon State Police, will be looking for expired boat registrations and required equipment compliance on state waterways as part of a second round of “Operation Ship Shape.”. “The agency leverages technology to improve boating...
Oregon man, ACLU sue plasma-donation center for alleged ‘forever ban’ on gay men donors
A Eugene man and the ACLU of Oregon filed a class-action lawsuit Wednesday against an international blood-plasma company that operates four donation centers in the state, claiming the company has a “forever ban” on collecting plasma from gay men. The lawsuit seeks nearly $1 million from the company,...
New Level 2 (GET SET!) evacuations south of Ukiah for Battle Mountain Complex
Ukiah, Ore. -- Updated at 11:50 a.m.: There's now a Level 2 (BE SET!) evacuation for the area from the junction of North Fork Day River Rd and US-395 S, east to the Tollbridge Campground, down south to the county line.
Community send-off boosts Union County Little League softball team
LA GRANDE — Tucking into sandwiches and loading cars with gear in the Bi-Mart parking lot on Wednesday, July 17, members of the Union County Little League Under-12 softball team — Oregon’s state champions — prepared to take off, escorted by a fire truck and a police SUV, through downtown La Grande. It was the latest step in a journey that would take the team to San Bernandino, California, for ...
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