Day: August 28, 2024

Local News Oregon News

Firefighters Needed

The U.S. Forest Service is actively recruiting for wildland firefighting positions across the Pacific Northwest. Recruitment events will be held in Bend, Sandy, and La Grande on September 12th, aiming to fill up to 200 permanent seasonal roles. The entry-level positions, which typically last six to nine months, are available in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. […]

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Crashes Close Interstate 84

Interstate 84 was shut down in both directions after a series of disruptions on Tuesday. Initially, eastbound lanes were closed due to a crash near milepost 268, while westbound lanes were shut down between Baker City and Pendleton due to a wildfire near Exit 216. As of just after 7 last evening, both directions were […]

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