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New fire sparks road closure
GRANT COUNTY — A new fire start south of the Middle Fork and north of Highway 26 which has been named the Whiskey Fire, Forest Service Road 36 at Middle Fork Road south to Four Corners will be closed according to a Facebook post from Grant County Emergency Management.
Dale placed on Level 2 "be set" evacuation status due to Snake Fire
DALE — The northern Grant County community of Dale has been placed on Level 2 "be set" evacuation status, the Grant County Emergency Management Office announced on Friday afternoon, July 19. The evacuation advisory for the Dale area was upgraded from Level 3 "be ready" because of the Snake...
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 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.
Fire-related resources available in Grant County
GRANT COUNTY — A number of public resources are available in Grant County for evacuees and others affected by wildfires. The Grant County Emergency Management Center has added an Emergency Information line (541) 575-2885.
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...
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. A detour is in place at Long Creek, for local traffic...
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.
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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