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Feds grant Oregon counties $30 million for their tax-exempt federal land
The federal government has awarded more than $30 million to Oregon counties in compensation for serving tax-exempt federal land within their borders. The U.S. Department of the Interior distributed the money last month as part of its Payments in Lieu of Taxes program, which compensates counties for money they spend on roads, police and other […] The post Feds grant Oregon counties $30 million for their tax-exempt federal land appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Reward offered for information relating to wildfires in Malheur Reservoir area
VALE — (Release from the Bureau of Land Management) Fire investigators and law enforcement officials are requesting the public’s assistance in the investigation of the Cow Valley, Bonita and other small wildfires in the Malheur Reservoir area. These fires all began in the early morning hours of July...
Air quality alert for Harney and Malheur counties Friday
An air quality alert was issued in effect until Friday at 2 p.m. for Harney and Malheur counties. "High concentration of smoke particulates from the Falls Fire," adds the weather service. "Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free OregonAIR app on your smartphone."
Temperatures up to 107 degrees anticipated until Monday night
On Thursday at 1:22 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning in effect until Monday at 11 p.m. for Malheur County. The weather service comments, "Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures from 105 to 107 degrees. The hottest temperatures will occur Sunday afternoon." "Extreme heat will significantly increase...
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...
Update: Excessive heat watch for Malheur County from Saturday to Tuesday
An updated excessive heat watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 1:06 p.m. valid from Saturday 11 a.m. until Tuesday 11 p.m. for Malheur County. The weather service states, "Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures up to 105 degrees possible at low elevations. Hottest days Sunday and Monday."
Community pours in to Senior Center to hear about fires
VALE -- A lot of rumors are circulating that law enforcement has found and arrested whomever is responsible for starting the Cow Creek and Bonita fires, but those are not true. Malheur County Sheriff Travis Johnson put those rumors to rest during a community meeting about the Cow Creek Fire at the Vale Senior Center on Wednesday night.
DEQ lifts air quality advisory for 4 Eastern Oregon counties
With improved smoke conditions and a clearer forecast ahead, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality on Tuesday, June 16, lifted the air quality advisory for Baker, Grant, Morrow and Umatilla counties. The DEQ expects the advisory to remain until Juky 19 for northern Harney and Malheur counties, specifically in Burns...
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