Firefighters have increased containment on the Fox Fire to 10 percent today as the blaze reaches 71,213 acres. The Southwest Area Incident Management Team 3, under the command of Ken Watkins, reports that 384 personnel are currently working to secure the …
Wildland and structural firefighters continue to make steady progress on the Rowe Creek Complex – West Zone, even while facing extreme fire activity, difficult terrain, and gusty winds. The total complex, caused by lightning, is now estimated at 300,592 …
Firefighters made significant progress overnight on the lightning-caused Akawa Butte Fire, increasing containment to 19 percent. The blaze is now estimated at 27,429 acres. The Oregon State Fire Marshal is in the process of demobilizing resources from the …
Containment on the Bench Fire has reached 22 percent as firefighters work to secure lines ahead of potential Red Flag Warning conditions forecasted for this weekend. The fire, which began July 23, is now estimated at 64,407 acres and is burning …
If you live in one of 10 Oregon counties and lost food bought with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits because of recent fires and evacuations, you now have more time to ask for replacement benefits. The Oregon Department of Human …
And more from DEQ: Wildfire smoke advisories Podcast: Water reuse in a time of drought Statewide, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued 10 penalties in June totaling $270,753 for various environmental violations. June enforcements …
The Emergency Conflagration Act was invoked Wednesday afternoon for the fast-moving Grasshopper Fire in Wasco County. The Oregon State Fire Marshal is mobilizing an incident management team and assigning task forces to protect nearby communities and …
Salem, OR – Governor Tina Kotek announced that Oregon has successfully secured three Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAGs) in July to aid in the state’s wildfire suppression efforts for the Lower Dry Creek Fire in Umatilla County, the Akawa Butte Fire …
Roger Rand, IT Manager, Multnomah Circuit Court, Oregon Judicial Department was appointed as President-Elect of the National Association for Court Management (NACM) Board of Directors at the recent NACM Annual Conference. NACM is a national professional …
Containment on the Rowe Creek Complex has increased to 42 percent as fire behavior moderates across the incident. The lightning-caused complex is now estimated at 300,592 acres. While most of the fire’s heat remains concentrated in the southern portion, …
As Oregon communities respond to widespread damage from the 2026 wildfires the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is urging residents to stay cautious and informed to avoid falling victim to fraudulent schemes, particularly those involving …
Firefighters worked through the night to hold the Fox Fire along Sisley and Daly Creek Roads as the blaze grew to 61,908 acres. While containment remains at 0 percent, officials reported enough progress near the town of Huntington for Baker County to lift …
Firefighters are working to protect homes and critical infrastructure today as the Fox Fire reached 58,049 acres with zero percent containment. To support local efforts, the Oregon State Fire Marshal has mobilized a task force through its immediate …
The Brewer Fire has merged with the Green Mountain and Crosswhite fires to become part of the Rowe Creek Complex - West Zone. Fire officials announced the name change Tuesday, noting that when wildfires merge, the incident typically takes the name of the …
The Rowe Creek Complex has grown to 294,900 acres following the merger of several large wildfires, fire officials announced Tuesday. While the total acreage increased, overall containment is now reported at 33 percent as crews reassess the combined …
A new management team took command of the Shingle Fire this morning as firefighters reached six percent containment on the lightning-caused blaze. The Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team 5 is now in unified command with the Oregon State Fire …
A two-day event in Bend will offer employers and workers opportunities to sharpen their skills in building and maintaining safe and healthy workplaces. The Central Oregon Occupational Safety & Health Conference – scheduled Sept. 28-29 at the Riverhouse …
Salem, OR – Pursuant to the United States Flag Code, Governor Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff on July 29, 2026, in honor of U.S. Navy Commander Gabriel Edwards, who died on July 1, 2026, following an …
Today, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality announced the Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program will reopen on Tuesday, Aug. 25 and remain open through Wednesday, Nov. 4. Based on strong demand and available funding, DEQ expects the program will be …
Depot Bay, Ore. — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department’s Whale Watching Center and viewing area around the building will close for repairs this summer. There are still plenty of places along the Oregon Coast to see whales from Astoria to Brookings. “ …
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