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Marble-sized hail anticipated with thunderstorms to hit Central Oregon Sunday
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 5:48 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 6:15 p.m. for Central Oregon. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) are predicted. "At 5:48 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Terrebonne, or...
Action needed to close equity gaps with Oregon's suicide rate
The Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) Youth Suicide Intervention and Prevention Plan (YSIPP) annual report shows the risk of youth suicide continues to be a concern in Oregon, particularly for youth of color. The report contains new analysis of 2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) death by suicide data. By the numbers In 2022,...
SUNDAY UPDATE: Fire agencies, state fire agencies fighting several wildfires across our region
REGIONAL - In Washington and in Oregon, fire agencies across our region are battling several wildfires. Some have been burning for days while others continue to pop up due to the hot, dry and windy conditions. Information on these fires is constantly changing. We will work to bring you the latest as soon as possible.
State officials report disturbing death toll amid heat wave: 'We are looking at the potential for breaking more records'
Studies show that our warming world increases the frequency and intensity of deadly heat waves. Heat waves have hit the Pacific Northwest this summer and are suspected of causing at least 16 deaths in Oregon alone, the Guardian reported. The actual number of heat-related deaths might be higher since experts say heat-related deaths are undercounted, as USA Today has noted.
Durkee Fire balloons to 182 square miles, Gov. Kotek invokes Conflagration
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for Durkee Fire in Baker County as officials say it has ballooned to 116,431 acres, or about 182 square miles, Sunday morning, with 0% containment.
Falls fire continues to grow in eastern Oregon; 15% contained
The Falls fire northwest of Burns has grown to 120,900 acres, the Northwest Incident Management Team 8 reported, a 3% increase since Saturday. The management agency said a little over 1,600 people were battling the fire, including by digging a trench around its perimeter. The slow fire growth is due...
Check out the HUDL films of all 16 of Oregon's 2025 commitments
Oregon's 2025 class ranks fifth nationally with room for even more movement in the coming weeks and months. The class is headlined by five-star wide receiver Dakorien Moore and consists of 16 total verbal pledges. Of those 16 prospects, 13 rank within the Top 247 rankings. Simply put, this class is talented at the top and also very deep.
Ashland-based author awarded Oregon Arts Commission grant for novel ‘Honey’
Award will assist the author with travel costs and his upcoming tour. Novelist Victor Lodato will receive a financial boost to continue touring and participating in author talks for his latest book, “Honey,” after being one of 29 artists to receive Career Opportunity Program grant awards from the Oregon Arts Commission.
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