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Level 2 evacuation warning issued for Oakridge area in response to wildfire
The Lane County Sheriff's Office has issued a level 2 evacuation warning for a portion of the High Prairie area north of Oakridge in response to a wildfire. The area elevated to a level 2 — prepare to leave at a moment's notice — is east of High Prairie Road at milepost 5.5,...
Former 'Top Chef' Star Naomi Pomeroy Dead At 49
Former 'Top Chef' star Naomi Pomeroy has died at the age of 49 following a tubing accident in Oregon, the Benton County Sheriff's Office announced on its Facebook account Tuesday (July 16). Pomeroy was tubing with her husband, Kyle Linden Webster, and another individual on the Willamette River when the...
Two suspects arrested after power poles found cut down
WALTON, Ore. – Two people were taken into custody by the Lane County Sheriff’s Office on Monday morning after power poles were found cut down, leaving about 30 Blachly-Lane Electric Co-Op customers without electricity in the Walton area. The utility provider was alerted to the outages in the...
Douglas County task force responds to Falls Fire in Burns
WINSTON, Ore. — On Sunday afternoon (July 14), the Oregon State Fire Marshal activated Douglas County for a conflagration to the Falls Fire near Burns. The Task Force includes equipment and personnel from Central Douglas Fire & Rescue, Riddle Fire District, North Douglas Fire and EMS, Tenmile Fire District, and Lookingglass Fire District.
Excessive heat and critical fire risk through the weekend following dry thunderstorms in Eastern Washington & Oregon
Excessive Heat Warning for the Yakima and Kittitas Valleys from until 10 PM Thursday…. Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and find cover from the sun when possible. Heat Advisory for Eastern Washington into Northern Oregon from noon Tuesday to 10 PM Wednesday…. High temps expected are 95-105°. Moderate risk of heat...
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