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Level 2 evacuation alert set to take effect for Stehekin on Thursday as Pioneer Fire advances
STEHIKIN – Stehekin is under threat as the Pioneer Fire continues to advance, prompting Chelan County Emergency Management to issue a Level 2 evacuation notice for the north lake community. This notice, effective from 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 25, affects areas from Hazard Creek through the Stehekin Valley, including the Stehekin landing and extending west to High Bridge. A Level 2 evacuation indicates that there is a significant threat to life and property, urging all residents and visitors to prepare for immediate evacuation.
Smoke from wildfires blankets town in Hood River Valley
ODELL, Ore. (KATU) — Resources are being poured onto several wildfires burning across Oregon. On the east side of the state is the Durkee Fire, now the largest active wildfire in the country. It is one of 60 wildfires burning across Oregon and Washington spread by wind and fueled...
Idaho’s Air Quality Crisis: The Hidden Dangers of Wildfires and Pollution
Summers in the Western United States are a challenge. Whether you live in Arizona, California, or our state of Idaho, it's hot. The summer of 2024 is projected to be one of the hottest and most dangerous on record, posing a significant threat to our communities. . Fortunately, the Gem...
Attorney General candidate visits county fair
Election Day is around the corner, and in an effort to connect with Columbia County voters, Oregon Attorney General candidate Will Lathrop took a trip to the Columbia County Fair & Rodeo. The July 18 visit was the fifth stop Lathrop has made in the county while on the campaign trail. Lathrop, a Republican, is running against Oregon Representative Dan Rayfield for the role of Oregon Attorney General. During his...
Micah Williams, former Duck and Oregon high school star sprinter, announces transfer commitment
Oregon star sprinter Micah Williams is headed south to Los Angeles. Williams announced his commitment to transfer to USC on his social media on Wednesday. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
‘My world could potentially collapse:’ C.O. resident frustrated by Paid Leave Oregon’s wait times for benefits
Central Oregon resident Liz Grotzsky reached out to NewsChannel 21 about her frustrations with Paid Leave Oregon for still not receiving benefits after filing her claim in late May. The post ‘My world could potentially collapse:’ C.O. resident frustrated by Paid Leave Oregon’s wait times for benefits appeared first on KTVZ.
Wildfires across western U.S. and Canada force thousands to evacuate
Wildfires are blazing across western U.S. and Canada, prompting thousands to evacuate, shutting down highways and fouling the air quality over several states. In the U.S., wildfires are raging in Oregon, California and Washington, illuminating skies with bright orange flames and haze. In Oregon, the Durkee fire shut down Interstate...
SR 221 south of Prosser reduced to single lane due to crash
PROSSER, Wash. - A crash reduced SR 221 to a single lane on Wednesday, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. WSDOT says the crash happened about 11 miles south of Prosser. Drivers should expect short delays in the area. The road was closed temporarily, but has since reopened....
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