Latest from Bernadette E. Ontong
Sirens May Sound in Ashland Next Week During Dam Failure Drill
The city of Ashland, Oregon, will conduct emergency preparedness exercises during the week of October 26 to test its response to a potential failure of Hosler Dam.
Oregon Approves $1.25 Million Election Fund as Federal Fight Over Mail Voting Escalates
Following challenges from the federal government ahead of November's midterm elections, Oregon has taken several measures to protect voters in the state- including…
70-Year-Old Hiker Dies After 400-Foot Fall Near Horsetail Falls in Multnomah County
A 70-year-old female hiker who fell an estimated 400 feet from a trail near Horsetail Falls, located at 56600 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, on Friday was found dead by…
Fielder Mountain Fire Grows to 450 Acres as Level 3 Evacuations Hit Jackson County
Firefighters at the Fielder Mountain Fire in southwest Oregon- estimated to cover 450 acres- worked to suppress the fire overnight after a relentless air and ground…
Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Over Oregon Under Dark, Moonless Sky This Week
One of the year’s strongest meteor showers- the Perseids- will peak over Oregon under an unusually dark, moonless sky this year overnight between August 12 and 13.…
Oregon Fire Restrictions Continue as AI Camera Network Helps Spot New Ignitions
The Bureau of Land Management for Oregon and Washington urged the public to be vigilant as statewide fire restrictions and closures remain in place, as AI camera…
Oregon Wildfire Risk Grows as Red Flag Conditions Spread Across the State
Oregon fire officials are seeking the public’s cooperation as critical fire weather conditions, including Red Flag Watches and Warnings, are underway across the state…
Central Oregon Wildfires Trigger State Mobilization After Lightning Sparks More Than 85 Blazes
In response to two fires- the Akawa Butte and Brewer fires in Deschutes and Jefferson counties respectively- the Oregon State Fire Marshal is assigning its Red Incident…
