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Merkley Worries Wildfire Funding Could Be Cut
Merkley Worries Wildfire Funding Could Be Cut
Merkley Worries Wildfire Funding Could Be Cut
The Trump Administration says it's reviewing federal spending, in an effort to cut waste, and that has some Oregon lawmakers concerned about what MIGHT be deemed wasteful.  With the ongoing threat of cuts to federal programs and funding, Oregon stands to lose millions in anticipated payments.  U....
Western Wildfires A Top Story of 2024
Western Wildfires A Top Story of 2024
Western Wildfires A Top Story of 2024
If you take a look back at the top 10 weather stories for 2024, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippy said the wildfire season that blackened so many acres across the Northwest and California would easily make that list.  And while we saw many acres burn here in the west, he pointed out that the southern plains saw a host of wildfires in 2024 as well.  When lo...
Fire In Squilchuck Area Forces Evacuations
Fire In Squilchuck Area Forces Evacuations
Fire In Squilchuck Area Forces Evacuations
Update Monday 1:00p.m. Chelan County Emergency Management has reduced all evacuation notices in the area of the Squilcuck Road Fire to Level 1.  Residents are asked to remain alert. Update Monday 9:30 a.m. Chelan County Emergency Management says a Level 3 evacuation notice remains in place for residents on Squilchuck Road from the west end of Connery Road to the north end of Jim Smith Road. The Le
Oregon Wildfires Set Records In Size, Price
Oregon Wildfires Set Records In Size, Price
Oregon Wildfires Set Records In Size, Price
Following this year's record fire season in Oregon, legislators are looking ahead to what's next.  Statewide, 1.9 million acres burned in 2024.  State Senator Lynn Findley recently praised a new effort by the State Fire Marshal to send task forces to protect buildings.   "One of th...
Oregon Officials Say This the New Norm For Fires
Oregon Officials Say This the New Norm For Fires
Oregon Officials Say This the New Norm For Fires
This has been a record setting year for wildfires in Oregon, and fire officials say it's the new norm.  Kyle Williams, director of forest protection for the Oregon Department of Forestry, said he thought this was going to be an average year for wildfires, until the heat wave.   ...
Tips For Avoiding Wildfire Smoke
Tips For Avoiding Wildfire Smoke
Tips For Avoiding Wildfire Smoke
A PEMCO insurance poll found 82% of people in the Northwest are concerned about wildfire smoke, but only a quarter do anything about it in their homes.  PEMCO's Jennifer Hawton said it's human nature to procrastinate.   "There's still a hesitancy to take some action, although the actions have increased since the last time we did a study in 2022."   Buyi...
Oregonians Encouraged To Be Ready For Disaster
Oregonians Encouraged To Be Ready For Disaster
Oregonians Encouraged To Be Ready For Disaster
The state of Oregon recently launched a new “Be Two Weeks Ready” toolkit as part of Preparedness Month, to encourage people to be ready for any disaster.  Oregon Department of Emergency Management’s Kayla Thompson acknowledges it’s scary to consider needing to shelter in place, or evacuate.   “I want people to feel e...
Fire Conditions Improving Across The PNW
Fire Conditions Improving Across The PNW
Fire Conditions Improving Across The PNW
Fire season continues in the Pacific Northwest.  But Carol Connolly, with the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center, says conditions are improving.   “We just took five large fires off the board over the last 24 hours. Four of those were ...

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