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Utah firefighters deployed to fight Oregon fire
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah, July 23, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Thirty-four firefighters from nine Utah fire departments gathered this weekend to deploy to the Lone Rock Fire, near Condon, Oregon. The deployment was in response to a state-to-state request through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC). Following the request,...
Oregon Parks and Recreation seeks public comment for camping rate range increases
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is considering rate range increases for camping and facility fees for the public and is seeking comment on the proposed changes. The rate increases are necessary due to increased utility costs, operations, maintenance needs and inflation, OPRD said in a news release. The rate range increases would not increase fees automatically. The range gives flexibility to adjust the fees within the range over time and avoids large increases all at once, OPRD said.
Tuberculosis patient in Washington who was arrested for refusing treatment is finally cured
A Washington woman who was arrested after she refused tuberculosis treatment has finally been cured. Local health officials obtained court orders to compel the patient to isolate and take medication, but she repeatedly violated them. The Health Department said Monday that the woman had tested negative multiple times. A Washington...
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