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Recreational users play vital role in preventing wildfires in state forests
Salem, Ore.—The heat of summer makes shade-covered state forest an appealing destination for many.“July and August see the most visitors to our state forests,” said Joe Offer, Oregon Department of Forestry’s Recreation Program Manager. “With that increase of visitors is also an increase in wildfire danger since 70 percent of wildfires are human caused.”ODF posts fire danger levels and public use restrictions on information boards in recreation areas and on most access roads to state forests. The
Sheriff's Office Downgrades Level 2 Evacuation to Level 1 at Diamond Lake
DIAMOND LAKE, Ore. - In coordination with fire managers, the Sheriff's Office has downgraded a previous evacuation Level 2 - SET at Diamond Lake to a Level 1 - BE READY evacuation notice. The area being downgraded to a LEVEL 1 - BE READY includes the following: Diamond Lake Horse CorralsDiamond Lake Campground (east side of the lake) - ALL 238 sites, all loops A-M.Diamond Lake RV Park - All 110 sites.The downgrade is effective on July 26, 2024 at 3:15 pm.A LEVEL 1 - BE READY EVACUATION NOTICE me
Drug Price Transparency Program seeks input on prescription increases (Photo)
Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation’s (DFR) Drug Price Transparency Program is seeking the public’s input on high prescription drug prices. Consumers are encouraged to report prescription drug price increases on DFR’s website, dfr.oregon.gov/rxdrugprices.If anyone needs help completing this form, or has questions, they can call the message line at 833-210-4560 (toll-free) and leave a message with the best time to call back. Individuals can also reach DFR by email at rx.prices@dcb
Volunteers sought for advisory committee on new option for in-home services
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) seeks volunteers to join an advisory committee to help develop a new option for in-home services. This option will be called Agency with Choice and will launch in 2026.Through Agency with Choice, older adults and people with disabilities who receive Medicaid-funded long-term services and supports may choose to work with a new type of agency to hire a direct-care worker. This new type of agency will help individuals hire an in-home care provider, com
Oregon Residents Reminded to be Ready for Potential Power Outages
Salem, Ore. – As wildfires continue to burn throughout the state and extreme weather events impact communities, Oregon residents are reminded to be prepared for potential power outages. Wildfires and extreme weather can cause power outages, and weather and other conditions in specific geographies may cause electric utilities to adjust system settings, which can result in more frequent and longer outages, or even in certain cases, implement public safety power shutoffs (PSPS). A PSPS is a safety
Recreational use advisory lifted for McKay Reservoir July 25
July 25, 2024Media contact: Jonathan Modie, 971-246-9139, [email protected] use advisory lifted for McKay Reservoir July 25PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has lifted the recreational use health advisory issued July 3 for McKay Reservoir in Umatilla County.Water monitoring has confirmed cyanotoxins levels in McKay Reservoir are below recreational guideline values for both people and dogs.OHA advises recreational visitors to continually be alert to signs of
OHA appoints Dr. Ahmed Farag as new dental director
July 25, 2024Media contact: Timothy Heider, 971-599-0459, [email protected] appoints Dr. Ahmed Farag as new dental directorSALEM, Ore. — Oregon Health Authority (OHA) today announced the appointment of Dr. Ahmed Farag as its new dental director.Dr. Farag has served in numerous leadership roles, most recently as executive medical director at Rochester Regional Health in western New York, an integrated health system with over 550 health care locations, nine hospitals and 16 federall
Recreational use advisory lifted for Turner Lake
July 25, 2024Media contact: Jonathan Modie, 971-246-9139, [email protected] use advisory lifted for Turner LakePORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has lifted the recreational use health advisory issued July 18 for Turner Lake in Marion County.Water monitoring has confirmed that the level of cyanotoxins in Turner Lake are below recreational guideline values for both people and dogs.OHA advises recreational visitors to continually be alert to signs of cyanobact
OHA marks 100th water treatment system installation milestone
July 25, 2024Media contact: Erica Heartquist, [email protected] marks 100th water treatment system installation milestoneOHA, partners continue efforts to protect families with high levels of nitrate in domestic well waterPORTLAND, Ore. – Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and partner organizations have recorded more than 100 free water treatment systems installed in households in the Lower Umatilla Basin Groundwater Management Area, or LUBGWMA. As of June 30, OHA’s vendors had ins
MEDIA ALERT: Oregon Department of Forestry Begins Daily Situation Reports
Correction/Clarification: Media can post/publish/share the daily ODF situation reports. The ask to not share or publish was meant to be about the media alert itself. We apologize for the confusion. With the Regional Preparedness Level and ODF Fire Activity Level at 5, the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) will begin to send out Daily Situation Reports via GovDelivery in the afternoon. The reports will include information on ODF incident management teams, what fires the agency is prioritizing
Fatal Crash - HWY 22W - Polk County
Polk County, Ore. 23 July 24- On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 6:17 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to two-vehicle crash on Hwy-22W, near milepost 20, in Polk County.The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Chrysler Sebring, operated by Mary Louise Nathe (73) of Salem, attempted to turn left onto Oak Grove Road and entered the path of a westbound Ford Expedition, operated by Karen Jean Bell-Stanerson (53) of Salem. The Ford struck the passenger side of the Chrysler in a side-impact
Fatal Crash - HWY 101 - Clatsop County
Clatsop County, Ore 23 July 24- On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 5:20 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy-101, near milepost 15, in Clatsop County.The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Dodge Dakota, operated by Thoren Poole (33) of Seaside, entered the northbound lane for unknown reasons and struck a Ford F450, operated by Jeremy Townsend (50) of Warrenton, head-on. The operator of the Dodge (Poole) was declared deceased at the scene.The operator of the
Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team 6 takes command of the Microwave Tower Fire
THE DALLES, Ore. – The Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team 6, led by Incident Commander Mack McFarland, assumed command of the Microwave Tower Fire at 6:00 a.m. this morning, Wednesday, July 24, 2024. The Complex Incident Management Team brings additional resources and management capabilities to implement a full suppression strategy for the Microwave Tower Fire. The fire has seen moderate activity with intermittent single tree torching, some flanking and smoldering creating a moderate a
Oregon Lottery Offers Wagers for Olympic Games in Paris
Salem, Ore. – From karate to surfing, fans will have more than 400 betting options through Oregon Lottery’s DraftKings Sportsbook for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, which begin on July 26. Betting options range from the number of medals for athletes and a country to whether a world record will be broken. Below are examples of wagers offered this year:Will one country win all medals in a sport?Which country will win the most gold medals? In which sport will a country win its first gold medal?O
Firefighters on Microwave Tower Fire take advantage of more favorable weather
The Dalles, Ore. – Moderate fire behavior allowed for further progress on the Microwave Tower Fire today as crews worked to secure more of the fire’s east end with hand line, dozer line, and water drops from helicopters and other air resources. The fire continued to back down on a north facing ridge along I-84 just west of Mosier and will likely do so through tomorrow. Smoke can be observed along the highway.More accurate mapping has sized the fire at 704 acres. Tonight, crews will work towards
Update: Oregon Department of Human Services announces that Anna Gabriella Villarreal was found
(Salem) – The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Child Welfare Division, is thankful for the community support in finding Anna Gabriella Villarreal. She is a 15-year-old child in foster care who was last seen in Ontario on June 30. She was found July 23. Sometimes when a child is missing they may be in significant danger and ODHS may need to locate them to assess and support their safety. As ODHS works to do everything it can to find these missing children and assess their safety, media
Opioid Settlement Board directs $13 million to substance use disorder treatment infrastructure
July 23, 2024Media contact: Erica Heartquist, [email protected] Settlement Board directs $13 million to substance use disorder treatment infrastructureState Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission recommended allocation, which OHA will administerPORTLAND, Ore. – A $13.08 million allocation by the Opioid Settlement Prevention, Treatment & Recovery Board (Settlement Board) will expand and strengthen the state’s access to substance use disorder treatment and services through op
Public hearing on application for Ocean Shore Alteration Permit in Depoe Bay
DEPOE BAY, Oregon— A virtual public hearing will be held 5:30 p.m. Aug. 14 to take public testimony on Ocean Shore Alteration Application number 3051 to build a riprap revetment west of SeaRidge Condominiums in Depoe Bay. The permit application requests to construct an approximately 600-foot-long riprap revetment on the Ocean Shore State Recreation Area west of the condominiums at 4175 N. Hwy 101 in Depoe Bay. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) regulates ocean shore activities includi
Fire Evacuation Level Boundary Line Updates (Photo)
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has made modifications to the evacuation level boundaries for the Lemolo Fire, which is part of the Diamond Complex. Largely the the boundaries remain the same. However, the Pool Creek Campground and the Lemolo KOA have been downgraded to a Level 2 - BE SET notice. This change is to reflect the current public safety needs of the incident.For the most current interactive evacuation map, please visit our website at www.dcso.com/evacuations. The Sheriff's Office
Aircraft and ground firefighters battle Microwave Tower Fire west of Mosier (Photo)
THE DALLES, Ore. – Residents west of the Columbia Gorge town of Mosier are being told to evacuate as the fast-moving Microwave Tower Fire burns eastward, driven by strong westerly winds of 30 to 35 miles per hour. LEVEL 3 - GO NOW! Evacuate immediately from Hwy 30 south the Proctor Rd., east to Huskey Rd and the border of the City of Mosier and west to the Hood River County line.LEVEL 2 - GET SET to evacuate from the city of Mosier and from Huskey Rd. east to Mosier Creek Rd., and south to Jaspe