Forest Grove Fire & Rescue: Just after 12:30 this afternoon, we responded to a reported brush fire on the Wilson River Highway (Oregon Highway 6). There were several reports of multiple fires…
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FRIENDS OF TILLAMOOK AIR MUSUEM: Experiane Hanger B Like Never Before – VR (Virtual Reality) Tour Comes to Tillamook County Fair
The Tillamook Air Musuem is excited to partner with Friends of the Tillamook Air Museum (FOTAM) to bring a special Tillamook Air Museum experience to this year’s Tillamook County Fair!Prior to…
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (DEQ): Air quality advisory adds Clackamas County; advisory now covers Baker, Clackamas, Crook, Deschutes, Grant, Northern Harney, Northern Jackson, Jefferson, Northern Malheur, Union, Umatilla, Wallowa and Wheeler counties through Wednesday 7/22
Date: July 21, 2026 QUICK FACTS Location: Baker, Clackamas, Crook, Deschutes, Grant, Northern Harney, Northern Jackson, Jefferson, Northern Malheur, Union, Umatilla, Wallowa, Wheeler counties End date: Wednesday afternoon, July 22, 2026. Smoke source: Fires across Oregon, including Anthony,…
Tillamook County Fire Districts Send Vehicles, Firefighters to Assist with Wildfires Across the State; Oregon Dept. of Forestry Wildland Fires Situation Update 7/20/26
The large lightning storm last week (over 8,000 lightning strikes statewide) caused dozens of fires throught the state. The eastern portion of the state was particularly hard hit. Fortunately in our northwest…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Some Bad News and Some Good News
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 7/20/2026 Dear Friends and Neighbors,In meetings around our district, I’ve been talking about the challenges your legislature will face next January when we convene…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY INVESTIGATION – Tides of Change Board of Directors’ Public Statement
Tides of Change is an organization whose mission is to provide hope, safety and support to those impacted by gender-based violence and to shift cultural norms through advocacy, education and community…
Guided Plant Walk: Explore Native Coastal Prairie with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Plant Experts at Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge July 25
(Cloverdale, OR) — Join the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on a guided plant walk at Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, July 25. Beginning at 11 a.m., visitors will…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY: ODF USES TECH TO ENHANCE WILDFIRE RESPONSE
(Salem, OR) – As technology evolves, so does the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF). ODF continues to adapt and integrate technological advancements into their work. During fire season, the agency uses several…
OP/ED: Where are the protests regarding the victims of crime in our own county? Two Questions We Should Be Asking
By Robin Kostrikin I have been watching the local, state, and national protests over immigration enforcement, and two questions keep coming to mind: Why aren’t we also talking about the people…
SUMMER SAFETY TIPS: WILDFIRES IMPACT MANY PARTS OF STATE, BE AWARE & PREPARED
Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) staff are monitoring active wildfires and working to help keep people safe. But even if you’re not currently impacted by a wildfire, it’s important to…