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Oregon wildfire survivors to pay federal taxes on settlements next year after state bill failed

A proposal to require utilities cover federal income taxes on settlements paid to powerline-ignited wildfire survivors died and…

Wildfires

Crews gain quick control of fire on BLM land near La Pine

A brush fire that broke on Wednesday near a homeless camp in La Pine was quickly contained and…

Wildfires

Cooler weather helps crews increase containment on Cram Fire

Improved weather conditions in Central Oregon over the weekend helped wildland firefighters increase containment lines around the massive…

Local News

Evacuation levels reduced as Warm Springs fires slow

Two wildfires on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation slowed Saturday night, prompting officials to lower evacuation levels for…

Wildfires

Four homes destroyed as Cram Fire grows to 94,000 acres

The Cram Fire in Jefferson and Wasco counties has burned four homes and other structures as it continues…

Environment

New burn technology to be tested in Skyline Forest west of Bend

Pilot project aims to cut wildfire risk and smoke from slash piles The Oregon Department of Forestry is…

Local News

Homeless camp residents help stop Juniper Ridge Fire in Bend

Deputy fire marshal credits encampment’s help in high-wind fire fight Homeless encampment residents from Juniper Ridge helped keep…

Environment

Cram Fire grows to 77,000 acres, shifts direction southward

The Cram Fire in Jefferson and Wasco counties increased in size Wednesday as wildfire crews battled high temperatures…

Government

Oregon governor declares state of emergency over wildfire threat

The state is in critical fire danger because of “extreme high temperatures” that forecasters say will last for…

Climate

Cram Fire explodes to over 64,000 acres, inundates Bend with smoke

Hot temperatures and strong gusts in Central Oregon kept firefighters busy Tuesday as they worked hard to get…

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