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UPDATE, 7 a.m.: The Warner Peak Fire is now 65,002 acres and 51% contained, according to a news release from the Oregon Department of Forestry. "The acreage of the fire did not increase as crews continued to hold the perimeter. As more containment is achieved, firefighters will focus on locating areas holding heat in the interior and patrolling containment lines," the release said. "The fire remained within its footprint, not increasing in acreage. Containment continues to increase as firefighters seek out hot spots and mop-up along the perimeter. While there is minimal fire activity around the eastern perimeter, the fire is still active in the south and west corridors. Crews are taking advantage of today’s moderate weather, as they prepare for high winds forecast for tomorrow. On the western perimeter, crews are continuing to strengthen containment lines and seek out hotspots that were detected by infrared (IR) flights. To the south, crews are working diligently to prevent the fire from encroaching Hart Lake and Crump Lake. Firefighters are working on controlling and monitoring fire spread near Hart Mountain Road on the northwest edge of the fire. In addition to the crews engaging the fire on the ground, multiple aviation resources are playing an integral role in establishing containment lines. Fire managers conducted a thorough aerial reconnaissance of the fire perimeter, and it appears yesterday’s Red Flag Warning did not result in any new fire ignitions. The flight confirmed that heat indicated by previous UAS drone flights remains inside the fire perimeter and is not currently threatening containment lines. Today's priorities will be putting out isolated hotspots throughout the fire as well as patrolling and monitoring the containment lines that have been established. Tomorrow’s weather with the possibility of outflow winds intensifying fire behavior will be closely monitored, especially in areas of unburned vegetation close to the southern border."

An air quality alert was issued on Friday at 12:16 p.m. for Klamath and Lake counties. According to the National Weather Service, "Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory in effect until noon Monday. This air quality advisory covers Lake and northern Klamath counties due to wildfires burning in the region. The DEQ also expects intermittent smoke in eastern Douglas and Jackson County through this period due to smoke from surrounding fires. The wildfire smoke combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels. Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather and planned burn operations. Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: - Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. - Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality. - People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. - Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems. - Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke if possible."

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued another air quality advisory for Deschutes, Klamath and Lake counties on Friday due to continued smoke from wildfires in Oregon and California. DEQ said it expects the air quality advisory to last until at least Monday afternoon. DEQ also expects intermittent smoke in the following The post Oregon DEQ extends Deschutes County air quality advisory until at least Monday due to wildfire smoke appeared first on KTVZ.

Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition is excited to announce Oregon Shores' second annual Surf and Sun Virtual Walk and Run fundraising event. This initiative offers friends of the Oregon coast an opportunity to participate in a challenge and solicit support from their friends and family. The event will take place from...

The National Weather Service is issuing a warning for portions of the Oregon Cascades that flash floods and landslides may occur this weekend amid a previously issued severe weather warning.

PORTLAND, Ore. — The start of the new school year is just a week or two away, which means students across Oregon are likely dreading having to start setting early alarm clocks once again. School start times vary across the state, but a local group of students has begun pushing for a conversation about pushing those start times later into the morning — no earlier than 8:30 a.m.

Oregon's sanctuary laws have been on the books since the '80s and make immigration enforcement more difficult.

Fido Friday Featured Shelter Dog From Oregon Dog Rescue. IMPORTANT INFO: Adoption appointments for Oregon Dog Rescue are now booked online through our website (please do NOT submit a pet finder inquiry)! We offer 1 hour appointments to view up to 2 of our available dogs. If you find the one that's the perfect match you will fill out our adoption contract and take the dog home with you that day!

People are buying less beer, and that is shrinking the production of Oregon hops. The state’s hop harvest is down about 30% over the last two years. Michelle Palacios with the Oregon Hop Commission told OPB’s “Think Out Loud” that the industry has had downturns in the past.

A group of 65 firefighters have arrived from Australia and New Zealand to assist in firefighting efforts in the Pacific Northwest's largest fires. The firefighters were assigned to fires including the Willamette Complex South on the Willamette National Forest. The Willamette Complex South includes seven lightning-caused fires at 12,737 total acres as of...

Physicians who operate on gunshot victims and ranchers seeking to protect their property have lined up on opposite sides of the state’s appeal to overturn a Harney County judge’s ruling that Oregon’s voter-approved gun control Measure 114 is unconstitutional. More than two dozen groups signed off on...

Patients battling addiction may struggle to fill their prescription for an opioid use disorder at their local pharmacy if they live in a low-income neighborhood or minority community, according to a new national study led by an Oregon State University researcher.    The study, also led by a researcher from John Hopkins University, underscores disparities in […]

A crowd gathered Friday afternoon in the Live Music & Lunch Lounge for the SUPERZOO Cash Giveaway Sweepstakes. The 2024 winners were:. $3,000 cash — Christina Cody, The Hippie Chicken of Morongo Valley, CA. $2,000 cash — Arpita Batra, KORNA Natural Pet Supplies, Coquitlam, Canada. Three-night stay at...

The storms will be more widespread than usual, and they'll bring the threat of wind, heavy rain and lightning.