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Vehicle fire spreads to brush, slows traffic on I-84 near Arlington
ARLINGTON — A vehicle fire on Interstate 84 spread to nearby brush Sunday morning, causing …Read More
Thunderstorms bring mixed relief and new spot fires to Hagen and Paradise blazes
UMATILLA, UNION, AND WALLA WALLA COUNTIES — Thunderstorms delivered a double-edged mix of welcome rain …Read More
Firefighters reopen Highway 19, lower evacuation levels as Rosenbaum Fire containment progresses
KIMBERLY — Firefighters made significant progress containing the Rosenbaum Fire Saturday, leading authorities to reopen …Read More
Hotter weather threatens Big Grass Fire progress along Oregon-Idaho border
JORDAN VALLEY — Firefighters tackling the massive Big Grass Fire along the Oregon-Idaho border are …Read More
Driver identified in fatal tanker crash near Waitsburg
WAITSBURG — One person was killed late Saturday night following a semi-truck fuel tanker crash …Read More
Hagen Fire: Oregon National Guard fights from above
PENDLETON — (News release from the Oregon National Guard) Inside the cabin of anHH-60M Black …Read More
Scam Alert: City of La Grande Planning Emails
LA GRANDE — (Notice from the City of La Grande) The City of La Grande …Read More
Crews pull submerged truck, trailer from water at Umatilla Marina
UMATILLA – Umatilla Police officers and the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol came to …Read More
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UMATILLA, UNION, AND WALLA WALLA COUNTIES - Weekend thunderstorms brought brief relief to the Hagen and Paradise fires, but erratic winds sparked new spot fires as fire managers battle scarce national resources and returning heat.
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Vehicle fire spreads to brush, slows traffic on I-84 near Arlington
ARLINGTON — A vehicle fire on Interstate 84 spread to nearby brush Sunday morning, causing …Read More
Thunderstorms bring mixed relief and new spot fires to Hagen and Paradise blazes
UMATILLA, UNION, AND WALLA WALLA COUNTIES — Thunderstorms delivered a double-edged mix of welcome rain …Read More
Firefighters reopen Highway 19, lower evacuation levels as Rosenbaum Fire containment progresses
KIMBERLY — Firefighters made significant progress containing the Rosenbaum Fire Saturday, leading authorities to reopen …Read More
Hotter weather threatens Big Grass Fire progress along Oregon-Idaho border
JORDAN VALLEY — Firefighters tackling the massive Big Grass Fire along the Oregon-Idaho border are …Read More
Driver identified in fatal tanker crash near Waitsburg
WAITSBURG — One person was killed late Saturday night following a semi-truck fuel tanker crash …Read More
Hagen Fire: Oregon National Guard fights from above
PENDLETON — (News release from the Oregon National Guard) Inside the cabin of anHH-60M Black …Read More
Scam Alert: City of La Grande Planning Emails
LA GRANDE — (Notice from the City of La Grande) The City of La Grande …Read More
Crews pull submerged truck, trailer from water at Umatilla Marina
UMATILLA – Umatilla Police officers and the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol came to …Read More
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UMATILLA, UNION, AND WALLA WALLA COUNTIES - Weekend thunderstorms brought brief relief to the Hagen and Paradise fires, but erratic winds sparked new spot fires as fire managers battle scarce national resources and returning heat.
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Fire update as of August 16, 2026, at 11:20 a.m.GRANT COUNTY-Bologna Fire-9 miles NW of Monument; Grant County-4,509 Acres-68% Containment-Cottonwood Fire-South of Monument; Grant County-722 Acres-95% Containment-Little Bear Fire-North of John Day; Grant County-67 Acres-87% ContainmentHARNEY COUNTY-Coleman Creek Fire-8 Miles Southwest of Warm Springs Reservoir; Malheur & Harney Counties -308,721 Acres-90% Containment-Second Flat Fire- 6 Miles NE of Riley; Harney County-105,501 Acres-90% Containment-Bald Mountain Fire- East of Diamond; Malheur & Harney Counties -76,443 Acres and 93% Containment-Jackass Butte Fire-Off Jack Mountain Rd near Jackass Mountain; Harney County-24,724 Acres and 92% ContainmentKLAMATH COUNTY-Wrights Spring Fire-North of Klamath Falls; Klamath County-53,628 Acres- 47% ContainmentMALHEUR COUNTY- Big Grass Fire-Skull Creek Rd & Upper Horse Camp Reservoir Rd, Jordan Valley; Malheur & Owyhee Counties -578,448 Acres-72% ContainmentUMATILLA COUNTY-Hagen Fire-4 Miles East of Gibbon; Union & Umatilla Counties -56,419 Acres-14% ContainmentWALLOWA COUNTY-Paradise Fire-Area of Paradise Creek and the Mill Creek Watershed; Wallowa, Columbia, Walla Walla, Umatilla Counties-5,195 Acres- 0% ContainmentWASCO COUNTY-Grasshopper Fire-12 Miles East of Government Camp; Wasco & Hood River Counties-90,130 Acres- 38% ContainmentWHEELER COUNTY-Rowe Creek Complex- Wheeler, Crook, Wasco, & Jefferson Counties-373,784 Acres-89% Containment-Shingle Fire-13 Miles Southeast of Mitchell; Wheeler, Grant, & Crook Counties-73,179 Acres-89% Containment-Rosenbaum Fire- Southeast of Fossil; Wheeler County-432 Acres-0% Containment
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GILLIAM COUNTY - A vehicle fire along Interstate 84 west of Arlington spread into nearby brush Sunday morning, cutting visibility and slowing westbound traffic as multiple fire agencies responded.
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Portland
June 10, 2026
OHA walks back its rule about kids at municipal pools
PORTLAND – The Oregon Health Authority has decided to revisit the new rule requiring children …Read More
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June 10, 2026
Judge clears way for Lower Umatilla Basin groundwater lawsuit to proceed
PENDLETON – A putative class-action lawsuit against several industrial and agricultural entities operating in the …Read More
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Juvenile stable after targeted Highway 125 shooting in College Place
COLLEGE PLACE — A juvenile male is in stable condition at a hospital following a …Read More
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La Grande Drive-in announces permanent closure and planned sale
LA GRANDE – It’s the end of an era for local movie lovers and summertime …Read More
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Red flag warning sparks hazards as crews battle Hagen and Paradise fires
UMATILLA, UNION, WALLA WALLA COUNTIES — Firefighters battling two blazes in the Umatilla National Forest …Read More
Crews curb Rosenbaum Fire growth west of Highway 19 as lightning threat persists
KIMBERLY — Firefighters backed by air support mounted an aggressive initial attack to slow the …Read More
Thunderstorms, flash flood risks complicate efforts on massive Oregon-Idaho border wildfire
JORDAN VALLEY — Firefighters battling the massive Big Grass Fire along the Oregon-Idaho border face …Read More
Flash Flood Watch issued for West Central Mountains-Baker County
A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for Baker County, The alert issued by the …Read More
Friday morning update 8-14 – Hagen and Paradise fires
UMATILLA, UNION, WALLA WALLA COUNTIES – The size of the Hagen and Paradise fires is …Read More
Woodinville, WA man killed, driver injured after car goes off I-84 in Pendleton
PENDLETON – One person was killed and another seriously injured when their vehicle crashed and …Read More
Oregon DEQ extends temporary change to summertime fuel requirements through late August
SALEM – (Press release from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality) The Oregon Department of Environmental …Read More
Eastern Oregon could see rain and thunder this weekend. Red flag warning set for Baker County
EASTERN OREGON – Counties across Eastern Oregon may finally see some long-needed moisture soon, though …Read More
Sumpter holds school supply drive for local students
SUMPTER — Community members in Sumpter are rallying together to make sure each student in …Read More