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UPDATED: Dale on Level 3 "go now" evacuation status due to Snake Fire
DALE — The northern Grant County community of Dale is now on "go now" Level 3 evacuation status because of fire activity. Residents are urged to leave the area immediately. The status was upgraded at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, July 19, from an earlier Level 2 "be set" evacuation status, the Grant County Emergency Management Office announced.
Grant County designates two locations for fire evacuees
JOHN DAY — Grant County has set aside room for nearly 350 fire evacuees at two locations, should the need arise. Individuals evacuating from the Falls Fire burning on the county's southern flank near Seneca and Izee can head to the old gym at Grant Union Jr./Sr. High School at 911 S. Canyon Boulevard in John Day or the field at the east end of the Grant County Fairgrounds on Southeast Third Avenue near the John Day Community Garden.
UPDATED: 'Go now' evacuation west of Hwy 395 near Dale
DALE — A Level 3 "go now" evacuation notice has been issued for a portion of northern Grant County and southern Umatilla County due to the rapidly growing Snake Fire, emergency managers announced on Thursday evening, July 18. A Level 3 "go now" evacuation notice is in effect west...
Grant County Court minutes: June 26, 2024
The Grant County Courthouse in Canyon City.
State Senator Lynn Findley organizing resources for ranchers affected by wildfires
EASTERN OREGON — With nearly 200,000 acres engulfed by wildfires across Eastern Oregon, local authorities and agencies are mobilizing to support ranchers who are facing significant losses. State Senator Lynn Findley (R- District 30), says the impact on ranchers has been severe. “Entire ranches and grazing patches have been...
Velvet Touch adds car sales to lineup of services
JOHN DAY — Lithuanian-born Karolis "Carlos" Bruzas wants you to think of Velvet Touch Car Care Center in John Day for all your automotive needs. Velvet Touch originally opened as a car wash back in 1996. These days you can still get your car washed and detailed at the establishment while also inquiring about auto repairs, financing and even the purchase of your own personal vehicle without ever having to leave Grant County.
UPDATED: Highway 395 North closed from Ukiah to Nye Junction
Highway 395 from Nye Junction, at milepost 23, to the Ukiah turnoff, at milepost 50, is being closed due to the outbreak of three fires in Umatilla County, the Grant County Emergency Management Office announced Wednesday evening, July 17. The office is advising motorists to visit TripCheck.com for the latest...
Air quality alert affecting 3 Oregon counties early Wednesday morning
On Wednesday at 4:24 a.m. an air quality alert was issued valid until 4:30 a.m. for Grant, Morrow and Umatilla counties. "Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has cancelld the Air Quality Advisory due to improving conditions," according to the National Weather Service. Guidance for air quality alerts: Insights from the...
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