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Pacific Power outlines Oregon wildfire issues, hears concerns at forum

Pacific Power customers turned out last Tuesday at The Expo in Central Point to hear company representatives update…

State

Fire forecasters predict a normal fire season in Central Oregon

A higher risk of large wildfires is expected in parts of the West this summer due to unusually…

Bend

Bend overcame air pollution caused by woodstoves, now a new threat has emerged

When wildfire season is at its peak in late summer, Shalee Hanks-Mink is usually up at the crack…

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Oregon wildfire, smoke experts weigh in on future risks and 2024 season

Oregon’s getting better at preventing and responding to wildfires, experts said Thursday, but much more still needs to…

Bend

Inside the wildland firefighters’ rappel training in Bend

In a forested area west of Bend on Thursday, Sarah Jakober peered up at a blindingly blue Oregon…

State

State Fire Marshal handing out $6 million to help local agencies fight wildfires

As Oregon approaches this year’s wildfire season, state officials are distributing $6 million in grants to help local…

Bend

Continued helicopter activity due to rappel training in Deschutes National Forest

Rappel certification in the Deschutes National Forest will result in heavy helicopter activity west of Bend starting April…

State

U.S. Senate panel calls for extending pay boost for Forest Service firefighters

WASHINGTON — Members of a U.S. Senate Appropriations subcommittee said at a hearing Wednesday they were focused on…

Bend

Family friendly wildfire safety events planned for Central Oregon

Central Oregonians who want to learn more about fire prevention, air quality, and safe practices during wildfire season…

Bend

Prepare for smoke: Deschutes National Forest plans more prescribed burns this year

The number of acres to undergo prescribed burning in the Deschutes National Forest is expected to increase this…

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