USFS: 200-acre Trail Fire near Diamond Lake one of 10 in Umpqua National Forest

Several new fire starts have resulted from lightning strikes across the region over the last two days. Currently, there are 10 confirmed fires on the Umpqua National Forest. Lightning-caused fires: Trail Fire – Just east of Diamond
Governor Kotek orders flags lowered in memory of former Senate President Peter Courtney

Salem, OR — Wednesday, Governor Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff effective immediately until sunset on Thursday, July 18, in memory of the life and service of Peter Michael Coleman Courtney,
Oregon’s employment situation sees little change in June

Oregon’s unemployment rate was 4.1% in June and 4.2% in May and has been in a tight range between 4.0% and 4.2% since October 2023. The U.S. unemployment rate, at 4.1%, changed little in June. In June,
USFS: Favorable weather helps firefighters increase containment on Shelly Fire

Man dies in ATV crash near Cold Springs Campground

On Sunday July 14, 2024 at approximately 4:45pm, Klamath County Sheriff’s Office deputies, US Forest Service Law Enforcement officers and emergency medical services from Rocky Point Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported single vehicle All-Terrain
ODF: Firefighters working to access 8 lightning-caused fires northwest of Galice

Firefighters are continuing to make access to a reported eight fires on both sides of the Lower Rogue River, northwest of Galice. Overnight, firefighters were able to reach two fires and begin an aggressive initial attack. The
FBI search for motive after securing access to Trump shooting suspect’s phone

The FBI said in a press release that it has gained access to the phone of the suspected gunman (identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks) who opened fire during former President Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez found guilty on all 16 counts in federal corruption trial

New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez was found guilty of all 16 federal charges against him on Tuesday, July 16, following an eight-week corruption trial that centered around his level of involvement with Egypt’s government. The decision came
Thomas Rhett to hold four-night Vegas mini residency at Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Thomas Rhett will hold a four-night run at BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas set for December 6, 7, 13, and 14. Per CountryNow, the limited performance series, which Rhett dubs a “mini-residency,” will bring fans closer
Ingrid Andress says she was intoxicated, is entering rehab after national anthem performance at Home Run Derby

Country singer Ingrid Andress has broken her silence after her highly-criticized national anthem performance prior to the MLB Home Run Derby on Monday went viral. Andress made headlines after singing the national anthem at Arlington’s Globe Life