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Firefighters in Oregon battle biggest blaze in country, with thousands facing evacuation orders
Hundreds of thousands of acres are ablaze, dozens of buildings destroyed and thousands of Oregonians face evacuation orders as firefighters battle several dozen large wildfires across Oregon, including the largest fire in the nation. Much of the fire activity is in eastern Oregon, where the Durkee Fire was ignited last week by lightning and has […]
CrowdStrike outage leads to blood supply shortage in PNW
Amid a decrease in blood donations over the summer, blood banks in the Pacific Northwest are now seeing a “steep drop” in blood supply after the worldwide CrowdStrike outage, the Washington Department of Health announced.
Bend man and woman face arson, other charges; police say they set ex-roommate’s car ablaze as she slept inside
Two Bend residents face first-degree arson and other charges, one accused of smashing an ex-roommate’s car window with a baseball bat while she was sleeping inside, pouring a flammable liquid on it and setting it ablaze, police said Thursday. The post Bend man and woman face arson, other charges; police say they set ex-roommate’s car ablaze as she slept inside appeared first on KTVZ.
10 Tanker delivers millions of gallons of retardant to help contain fires
MEDFORD, Ore.- 10 Tanker is helping to contain fires by delivering millions of gallons of fire retardant worldwide. One of these planes, Tanker 912, is stationed in Medford. 10 Tanker is an aerial firefighting organization that works to protect communities worldwide. It’s been operating since 2006. This fire season...
Coquille Tribe’s 12-Year Battle to Open Medford Casino Draws to a Close
MEDFORD, Ore. — A final environmental impact statement by the federal government will seal the Coquille Indian Tribe’s 12-year-long struggle to open a casino on Highway 99 in South Medford. Project is Fiercely Opposed by State Officials. The Tribe’s efforts have met with fierce opposition not only from...
Rickner Sentenced for Matricide and Related Felonies
Convicted murderer Matthew Earl Rickner, 30, was sentenced a total of 60 years, six months for matricide, the shooting of Phyllis Rickner, his mother to l last December 29. Rickner was given the maximum sentence of 40 years to Life for Count 1, violation of Penal Code 187 by Superior Court Judge Darren McElfresh. The judge further ordered an enhancement of additional 20 years plus six months on several related felonies. All sentences will run consecutively.
Berry Summit Vista Point reopens with new improvements
EUREKA, Calif. — Upgrades to the Berry Summit Vista Point on Highway Route 299, between Blue Lake and Willow Creek, are now available to the community. Caltrans partnered with several Humboldt County tribes to make this project happen. This includes improvements to welcoming amenities for visitors with a newly added restroom, solar-powered electric vehicle charging stations, added trash cans in picnic areas, along with viewing benches to enjoy the scenery.
Hawkins Bar Volunteer Fire Department crew helping contain Hill Fire
EUREKA, Calif. — The Hawkins Bar Volunteer Fire Department is also doing their part to help contain the Hill Fire. Hawkins Bar Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Todd Wright says Monday, July 22, was the busiest the Hawkins Bar water tender has been on this assignment as they were set up drafting at a pond, barely filling fast enough to keep up with the number of engines coming to get water.
Saturday Night Late Showing: Previewing The Shasta 150
While the ARCA Menards Series takes on the high banks of Salem Speedway on Saturday night, the ARCA Menards Series West has the late showing out in northern California for the Shasta 150 at Shasta Speedway. This weekend’s Shasta 150 is the 16th time the series has hit the 0.375-mile...
Gov. Newsom says he missed calls from Biden, Harris moments after president dropped out of election
California Gov. Gavin Newsom remains a strong supporter of both Pres. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.He said on his new podcast "Politickin" that he was in the gym when Biden announced he was dropping out."I get all these text messages from the White House saying, 'The president is trying to get in touch with you,' but I didn't even see them," Newsom said.MORE: Bay Area, state officials react to Pres. Biden not seeking reelection in the 2024 presidential raceNewsom posted a video snippet on X, announcing the podcast with Marshawn Lynch and his agent.The governor says he missed calls from both Biden and Harris in the moments after Biden's announcement.Lynch asked Newsom why he isn't running for president and Newsom never answered. If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
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