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As reported by Central Oregon Daily News, a wildfire ignited Sunday night northwest of Madras after lightning strikes and strong winds swept through the area. By Monday morning, the blaze had expanded to 3,000 acres, prompting…
On Thursday evening July 25th, a tanker plane that was fighting wildfires in Eastern Oregon went missing. The plane and pilot were reported missing at 6:50 PM after it was sent out to fight the Falls…
In a concerning report from OPB, wildfires are once again ravaging the West, with Oregon, California, and Washington bearing the brunt. This summer has been particularly alarming for us Oregonians who have watched these fires grow…
With 38 significant, uncontrolled wildfires raging across 838,908 acres in Oregon and Washington, the Northwest region has become the highest firefighting priority in the United States. Oregon bears the brunt of this devastation, with 91.5% of…
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler declared a state of emergency on Friday morning due to a global IT outage that has significantly impacted airlines, hospitals, and other services. The chaos originated from a flawed software update by…
A man who had been on the run for nearly 30 years was apprehended in central Georgia this week, as reported by CBS News. The fugitive, who escaped from an Oregon prison in 1994, had been…
In a tragic twist of fate, just days after we featured Mr. Bill's Village Smokehouse in Lincoln City, Oregon, this beloved local gem suffered an extensive fire. On July 16, at around 2 a.m., an electrical…
Bob Newhart, the legendary stand-up comedian known for his distinctive, deadpan delivery, passed away Thursday morning at the age of 94. A Chicago native, Newhart rose to fame with his 1960 breakthrough album, "The Button-Down Mind…
It's going to be no surprise to most Oregon residents that simply finding an affordable space to rent or buy is becoming more and more difficult, and the statistics don't lie. A recent 2024 study shows…
In the wake of over a thousand lightning strikes across Oregon in the past 48 hours, numerous new fires have been ignited, particularly within the Umpqua National Forest. Among these, the Trail Fire stands out as…
After years of renovations, delays, and anticipation, Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort has finally announced its reopening date. The Warm Springs resort revealed on Monday that it will welcome guests again starting Thursday, July 18. Visitors can…
A red flag warning has been issued for the Willamette Valley and the length of Western Oregon due to the increased risk of thunderstorms and lightning igniting new wildfires. The National Weather Service cautioned on Tuesday…
