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NWS issues Red Flag Warning for Tuesday afternoon

The Portland office of the National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warningthe second such warning in four daysfor much of the Willamette Valley beginning Tuesday at 2 p.m.

By Chas Hundley

/ 18 Jul 2023

NWS issues Red Flag Warning for Tuesday afternoon

State ethics watchdogs launch investigation into former Secretary of State Shemia Fagan

State ethics watchdogs have launched a full investigation into former Secretary of State Shemia Fagans conduct while in office, including her $10,000-per-month consulting gig for marijuana entrepreneurs and whether she accurately reported her income and expenses to the state.

By Julia Shumway - Oregon Capital Chronicle

/ 18 Jul 2023

State ethics watchdogs launch investigation into former Secretary of State Shemia Fagan

NWS issues Red Flag Warning for Saturday afternoon

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly, the National Weather Service�said.

By Chas Hundley

/ 14 Jul 2023

NWS issues Red Flag Warning for Saturday afternoon

Event at Tillamook Forest Center to celebrate 50 years of the Tillamook State Forest

A celebration to mark the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Tillamook State Forest will be held at the Tillamook Forest Center Saturday, July 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

By Chas Hundley

/ 13 Jul 2023

Event at Tillamook Forest Center to celebrate 50 years of the Tillamook State Forest

NWS issues Fire Weather Watch starting Friday

"Conditions may be favorable for rapid fire spread which may threaten life and property," the NWS said. "Use extra caution with potential ignition sources, especially in grassy areas. Outdoor burning is not recommended."

By Chas Hundley

/ 13 Jul 2023

NWS issues Fire Weather Watch starting Friday

You can apply to be a Gales Creek volunteer firefighter through July 16

"If youre interested in making a difference in your community, this is your chance," FGF&R said, noting that no firefighting experience was needed to apply to be a volunteer firefighter.

By Chas Hundley

/ 12 Jul 2023

You can apply to be a Gales Creek volunteer firefighter through July 16

Gales Creek National Night Out is coming back

The Gales Creek National Night Out, on hiatus since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, is coming back. A meeting Thursday evening at the Gales Creek Library is hoping to draw volunteers to help.

By Chas Hundley

/ 12 Jul 2023

Gales Creek National Night Out is coming back

Merkley town hall for Washington County residents is July 15

The latest town hall for Washington County residents to meet with Oregon's junior Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) will be held in Hillsboro Saturday, July 15 at 1 p.m.

By Chas Hundley

/ 10 Jul 2023

Merkley town hall for Washington County residents is July 15

Woman dies while in custody at Washington County Jail

A woman lodged in the Washington County Jail died early Friday morning, the Washington County Sheriff's Office said.

By Chas Hundley

/ 7 Jul 2023

Woman dies while in custody at Washington County Jail

'Red Flag Warning' warns of dangerous fire weather conditions

As families prepare to celebrate Independence Day with the traditional lighting of explosives, fire and weather agencies are warning of other explosive conditions: The potential for wildfires to ignite and spread fast Tuesday and Wednesday.

By Chas Hundley

/ 4 Jul 2023

'Red Flag Warning' warns of dangerous fire weather conditions

Fire season to move to 'moderate' in ODF protected lands Thursday

The Oregon Department of Forestry said fire danger would be raised to "Moderate" (blue) in the Northwest Oregon Forest Protective Association (NWOFPA) region Thursday morning.

By Chas Hundley

/ 28 Jun 2023

Fire season to move to 'moderate' in ODF protected lands Thursday

Kotek names retired Portland-area auditor as new secretary of state after scandal forced Fagan out

Gov. Tina Kotek tapped LaVonne Griffin-Valade, a longtime government auditor in the Portland area, to become Oregons next secretary of state, an appointment that marks the end of a tumultuous chapter for the office following the resignation of Secretary of State�Shemia Fagan�in early May amid a moo

By Ben Botkin

/ 28 Jun 2023

Kotek names retired Portland-area auditor as new secretary of state after scandal forced Fagan out