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Oregon wildfire updates: Elk Fire holds at 2,000 acres
Statesman Journal - Oregon
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(This story has been updated to include additional information) Wildfires are continuing to burn in southern Oregon. Here is the latest update. As of July 10, one lane remained closed on I-5 northbound and one lane is closed on I-5 southbound, due...
Oregon's US Coast Guard Saves Two Teens and a Rescuer from Lincoln City Cliff
Oregon Coast Beach Connection
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Published 07/07/25 at 6:15 p.m. By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff (Lincoln City, Oregon) – Sometimes even the rescuers need rescuing. (Photo: still from the video taken by USCG) That is just what happened Sunday when a pair of teens got...
Oregon’s Jeff Merkley will seek a 4th term in US Senate, ending speculation
KLCC - Oregon
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July 10, 2025
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley announced Thursday he plans to run for re-election next year, shattering speculation his congressional career was coming to an end. “For years, I’ve worked to lift up the voices of ordinary Americans and take on the powerful...
Oregon has a massive new wave energy testing facility. But who is going to use it?
KLCC - Oregon
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July 10, 2025
After more than a decade of planning, permitting, community outreach, drilling, cable-laying and construction, Oregon is now home to the largest-capacity wave energy testing facility in the world. Construction on Oregon State University’s $80...
Student’s Podcast Featured on Oregonian’s ‘Beat Check’
University of Oregon - School of Journalism and Communication
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This episode was created by students from the University of Oregon’s Graduate School of Journalism and Communication. Producer Kaiya Laguardia-Yonamine speaks with Duncan Hwang about the importance of local organizing and turning inward to sustain...
South Beach Sandcastle Contest Returns to Central Oregon Coast's Newport
Oregon Coast Beach Connection
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Published 07/10/25 at 7:15 a.m. By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff (Newport, Oregon) - One of the few events of its kind organized by Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) returns this month to the central Oregon coast and...
New Outdoor Sculptures for Newport Accentuate Its Oregon Coast Vibes
Oregon Coast Beach Connection
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Published 07/07/25 at 4:55 a.m. By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff (Newport, Oregon) — The Oregon Coast Council for the Arts and Newport’s Public Arts Advisory Committee have officially launched a new citywide initiative celebrating sculptural...
Lincoln County Declares Drought Emergency, Central Oregon Coast Streams Near ...
Oregon Coast Beach Connection
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Published 07/09/25 at 5:55 a.m. By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff (Newport, Oregon) - Lincoln County commissioners declared a drought emergency on July 2 in response to historically low streamflows and dry conditions across the region. The...
Annual Conservation Closure for Razor Clams on N. Oregon Coast Begins July 15
Oregon Coast Beach Connection
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Published 07/10/25 at 12:15 a.m. By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff (Seaside, Oregon) - Clatsop beaches will temporarily close to razor clamming at 12:01 a.m. on July 15, as part of Oregon’s annual conservation effort led by the Department of...
Astronomy Event This Weekend in Oregon Coast Range: Hole in the Sun, Night Sk...
Oregon Coast Beach Connection
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Published 07/10/25 at 5:15 p.m. By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff (Portland, Oregon) – There's much ado in the night skies right now above Oregon and Washington, even if there isn't a heck of a lot that's officially touted. Just random...
Young children, 1 and 4, survive crash that killed mother in Oregon
The Daily Chronicle - Washington State
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The Oregonian / oregonlive.com (TNS) A 24-year-old Happy Valley woman died in a single-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning while her two young children survived with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s...
Five Oregon resorts ranked among best by Travel + Leisure readers
The Bulletin - Oregon
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July 11, 2025
Published 5:22 pm Thursday, July 10, 2025 Brasada Ranch northeast of Bend has been ranked the No. 5 top resort in the west by Travel + Leisure 2025 readers survey.Sunriver Resort was ranked No. 6 by the same survey. The No. 1 resort in the western...
Mountain Mike’s Inks Deal to Open in Tennessee
QSR Magazine - North Carolina
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July 10, 2025
Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for over 45 years, known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis, massive 20-inch Mountain-sized pizzas and dough made fresh daily, is heading to Tennessee with a new multi-unit deal for...
Pacific Power Foundation provides over $300K in grants to support Oregon education, STEM programs
KTVZ - Oregon
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July 10, 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. (July 10, 2025) — The Pacific Power Foundation is proud to provide grant funds and support to 89 nonprofits and community organizations that are expanding access to quality STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education...
Brasada Ranch Ranks No. 5 in Travel + Leisure’s 2025 Awards
Cascade Business News - Oregon
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July 10, 2025
Brasada Ranch has been ranked the No. 5 Resort in the West in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2025 readers’ survey! This is a huge honor for the stunning Central Oregon retreat. Just outside Bend, Brasada blends mountain-modern luxury...
Oregon’s four conflagration declared for Klamath County fire
Capital Press - Oregon
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July 10, 2025
Published 9:08 am Thursday, July 10, 2025 The Elk Fire in Klamath County was reported Tuesday morning and quickly grew to approximately 2,000 acres. The Oregon State Fire Marshal directed extra resources to the area even before a conflagration was...
Who is the Oregon Ducks’ biggest ‘Archvillian’ in 2025?
Yahoo Sports
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Superman has Lex Luthor. Batman has the Joker. Every superhero has that archvillian that seems to get in the way of keeping the peace. When it comes to the college football season, every team has a rival. ESPN published an article that tried to...
Lightning storms spark fires across Central Oregon
The Bulletin - Oregon
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July 10, 2025
Published 9:36 am Thursday, July 10, 2025 The Willow Fire burning in Eastern Oregon on Wednesday. (Central Oregon Fire Info) Several wildfires sparked by lightning storms this week are burning across parts of Central Oregon. Firefighters have been...
Oregon has the top resort in the Western U.S., which boasts ‘stunning oceanfront views’
OregonLive.com
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July 10, 2025
Each year, Travel + Leisure asks readers to rank their travel favorites for its annual World’s Best Awards. Reader weigh in on such categories as hotels and spas; islands and parks; cities; safaris and tours; cruises; and many more. Oregon is...
Southwest Oregon: ODF Incident Management Team in-briefs on lightning fires this morning, aggressive attack continues across district
ODF Wildfire News - Oregon
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July 9, 2025
JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (July 9, 2025) – The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Southwest Oregon District is continuing to put up an aggressive attack on fires across Jackson and Josephine counties that were sparked by thunderstorms...