Firefighters on the Rowe Creek Complex are engaged in an active firefight on the fire's southern edge as the lightning-caused blaze reaches 371,548 acres. Despite 84 percent containment, fire crews spent Sunday night battling spot fires that jumped …
TYGH VALLEY, Ore. — Oregon Air National Guard hand crews moved into their second day of wildland firefighting operations Aug. 9, 2026, shifting from structure protection to mop-up, monitoring and patrol of existing containment lines on the Grasshopper Fire …
Firefighters used a brief overnight reprieve from extreme fire behavior to attack trouble spots on the massive Rowe Creek Complex, which has reached 367,847 acres and 79 percent containment. A new unified command began Sunday morning as the Oregon State …
Firefighters faced extreme fire behavior Friday as the Rowe Creek Complex grew to 364,413 acres. Despite very difficult red flag weather conditions, crews were able to increase containment to 76 percent. Crews spent much of Friday defending control lines …
South Central Fire Management Partnership Salem, OR — Today, Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the Wrights Spring Fire in Klamath County. The Klamath County Fire Defense Board Chief requested assistance with life, safety, and …
People anywhere in Oregon who have been affected by wildfires or wildfire-related air quality can call 1-833-669-0554, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The statewide hotline is available to people experiencing any wildfire-related impact, including those …
South Central Fire Management Partnership The Emergency Conflagration Act was invoked Friday morning for the Wrights Spring Fire burning southeast of Chiloquin in Klamath County. The Oregon State Fire Marshal is mobilizing its Green Incident Management …
Salem, Ore – The State Library Board will meet virtually 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026. This is a public meeting; those who would like to attend should contact Jessica Sokoloff at jessica.sokoloff@slo.oregon.gov. See the agenda below. …
The State of Oregon announced today that it has hired attorney Eric Andalman as a Special Assistant Attorney General to advise the Oregon Department of Administrative Services on the renovation project at the Moda Center in Portland. Andalman’s work will …
Salem, OR – Yesterday, Governor Tina Kotek joined local elected officials, business leaders, and economic development representatives in Tillamook to discuss opportunities to strengthen the North Coast economy and identify how the state can partner with …
The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is warning people that a scam targeting Spanish-speaking injured workers is still prevalent in Oregon and around the country and to be wary of anyone claiming that payment must be made before …
Families have until Sept. 1, 2026, to apply for essential food assistance through the Summer EBT program. The program offers $120 per eligible child to help cover grocery costs while school is out. Thousands of families may be unaware that they qualify for …
Oregon’s State Rehabilitation Council recognized two Corvallis businesses for their partnership with the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program at its quarterly meeting Aug. 6. Chateau Home Furnishings and Fred Meyer were recognized for opening doors for …
Oregon Department of Transportation Firefighters have increased containment to 64 percent on the lightning-caused Rowe Creek Complex, which has now burned 344,834 acres. Despite this progress, officials have issued a Red Flag Warning for today due to …
Salem, OR— Are you looking for a way to both save money on your taxes and support the production of movies and TV shows in Oregon? The Oregon Department of Revenue and the Oregon Film and Video Office may have just what you need. Revenue and Oregon Film …
Firefighters have increased containment to 20 percent on the 39,439-acre Grasshopper Fire as the blaze moves toward the Highway 35 corridor. More than 1,320 personnel are now assigned to the lightning-caused fire. On Tuesday, crews made significant gains …
Firefighters have reached 62 percent containment on the lightning-caused Rowe Creek Complex, which has now burned 329,012 acres. Despite this progress, U.S. Highway 26 will remain closed to the public due to the extreme risks posed by ongoing firefighting …
Firefighters successfully established a massive fire barrier along U.S. Highway 26 overnight to protect against the 325,265-acre Rowe Creek Complex, though the highway remains closed to the public Tuesday. The strategic burnout operation created a 400-to- …
Firefighters have increased containment to 60 percent on the lightning-caused Rowe Creek Complex, which is now estimated at 323,951 acres. Despite a challenging Red Flag event over the weekend, firelines held in most locations due to the efforts of the 1, …
Salem, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced that the application portal has opened for the state’s Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF), following a $10 million investment from the 2026 legislative session that will help Oregon's small communities …
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