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,…
Category: Government
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…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: ODFW to host an online Public Meeting on July 29 at 6pm in preparation for 2027 Sport Pacific halibut and bottomfish fishing.
(SALEM, OR) – ODFW staff will be hosting an online public meeting at 6 pm on Wednesday, July 29 to discuss the 2027 Pacific halibut season. The meeting will be held online only, through Microsoft…
BUTCH’S BLOG: Something Has to Give
By Butch Freedman How do you stop a dictator? Especially one who clearly is no longer in control of his actions, thoughts, or speech. Of course, I’m talking about our addled,…
