Undated Oregon State Fire Marshal Jim Walker. Photo: OSP Oregon is in the midst of one of, if not the, worst fire seasons experienced in modern Oregon history. Today, without explanation, the state’s top fire official — Oregon State Fire Marshal Jim Walker — was placed on paid administrative leave[Read More…]
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Governor Brown appoints Terri Davie as Oregon State Police superintendent
Terri Davie. Photo: OSP Beginning November 1, the Oregon State Police will have a new superintendent, Terri Davie, pending Oregon Senate confirmation. The move was announced Monday, August 31 by Governor Kate Brown, who appointed Davie to replace retiring OSP superintendent Travis Hampton, who officially submitted his letter of resignation[Read More…]
No school reopening until significant coronavirus drop, governor says
A temporary school marking on Old Wilson River Road in Gales Creek. Photo: Chas Hundley Until the state sees a rapid decline in the spread of COVID-19, students won’t see the inside of a classroom, Oregon Governor Kate Brown said during a Friday morning press conference. According to the Oregon[Read More…]
State of emergency declared in Oregon over wildfire risk
Banks Fire District Water Tender 14 responds to a field fire in Gales Creek on Tuesday, August 18. Photo: Chas Hundley OREGON – Citing imminent wildfire threats, Governor Kate Brown declared a state of emergency on Wednesday afternoon for the entire state of Oregon, a move that allows the Oregon[Read More…]
Free fishing weekend returns Saturday, Sunday, August 15 – 16
Hagg Lake. File photo: Chas Hundley, August 3, 2020 OREGON – Free Fishing Weekend will return to Oregon on Saturday & Sunday, August 15 and 16. On those days, fishing, crabbing, and clamming is free to all residents and non-residents, meaning no fishing licenses or tags, including a Combined Angling[Read More…]
Governor Brown expands face mask requirements to children
A face mask. File photo: Chas Hundley OREGON – As Oregon’s COVID-19 cases continue to climb, Governor Kate Brown announced that, beginning Friday, July 24, children five and older will be required to wear face coverings when at indoor public spaces, and at outdoor gatherings where social distancing is impossible.[Read More…]
Gov. Brown bans indoor gatherings of 10, mandates face masks outdoors in some cases
Governor Kate Brown during a Monday, July 13 press conference. Screenshot from OHA Youtube stream OREGON – During a Monday, July 13 morning press conference, Governor Kate Brown outlined Oregon’s situation as it grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, and told reporters and the more than 1,700 people watching a livestream[Read More…]
DMV launches additional online services
Photo courtesy of ODOT OREGON – The Oregon DMV says they have completed a multi-year computer replacement project on Monday, July 6, enabling the agency to offer more services online than before. It’s a timely upgrade, with Oregonians facing difficulties in getting service at DMV due to measures set in[Read More…]
Fire season begins statewide
ODF offices in Forest Grove. Photo: Chas Hundley OREGON – Fire season began July 1 for the Gales Creek area beginning July 1, and as of Monday, July 6, the rest of the state’s ODF protected lands have followed suit, according to the Oregon Department of Forestry. ODF’s Southwest Oregon[Read More…]
Gov. Brown says Oregon is at ‘crossroads’ before coronavirus surge, extends state of emergency
Oregon governor Kate Brown speaks at a press conference the afternoon of March 16, 2020. Dave Killen/The Oregonian This article was originally published by the Oregonian/OregonLive, one of more than a dozen news organizations throughout the state sharing their coverage of the novel coronavirus outbreak to help inform Oregonians about[Read More…]
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