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After Multnomah County experienced its hottest summer ever in 2024, local residents have been bracing themselves for the next big heat event. But so far, temperatures have been relatively normal.
The fire, which broke out on July 13, exploded in size over recent days due to hot and dry conditions and gusty winds in parts of the state.
FEMA has authorized federal funds to help battle the Highland Fire in Crook County, which has prompted evacuations and is ...
The Cram Fire in Oregon has become the largest wildfire in the U.S. this year, surpassing 95,000 acres. Favorable weather has helped slow the blaze, but experts warn of worsening fire seasons and the ...
The National Interagency Fire Center lists the whole of Oregon as having “significant wildland fire potential” for the month of July.
The Cram Fire burning in Jefferson and Wasco counties has ballooned in size, now at approximately 10,000 acres, according to the Oregon State Fire Marshal.
Most Oregon counties had more migrants from other countries than from other parts of the U.S. between 2023 and 2024, ...
Multnomah County has been seeking a new regional system since it took over the HMIS from Portland’s Housing Bureau in 2024.
Deaths outnumber births in 29 of Oregon’s 36 counties. Demographers say the state is facing a “natural decrease” in population and has to rely on migration to maintain or grow its population.
Burdoin Fire has destroyed 14 homes, closed Highway 14 and put the community of Lyle on a level 3 "go now" evacuation order.
The fire near Madras is 0% contained. Crews are working to hold lines and protect ranches as smoke impacts drivers on Highway ...
Oregon counties are wary of the state's plan to shift mental health responsibilities away from the state hospital to counties.