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Caterers-turned-camp-cooks keep firefighters full
JOHN DAY — They started out of the back of a pick-up truck with a tent and a…
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Relief fund set up at Old West
JOHN DAY — Old West Federal Credit Union, in partnership with the Fairgrounds Relief Effort, has set up…
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Umpqua Bank relaunches relief program
In response to the wildfires devastating communities in Oregon, Washington and California, Umpqua Bank has relaunched its Wildfire…
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Merkley calls for more wildfire assistance
LONG CREEK — Just a day before the Canyon Creek Complex fire forced residents to evacuate from their…
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Now is the time to work together
Not for the first time, Grant County residents are grappling with an emergency that tests their resolve and…
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Forest Service: 36 homes now destroyed
JOHN DAY — The number of homes destroyed by the Canyon Creek Complex fire has risen to 36,…
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Veterinary center offers microchip $15 discount
JOHN DAY — The current wildfire is a reminder of the importance of animal identification, and John Day…
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‘An Apocalypse’
JOHN DAY — Firefighters battling the Canyon Creek Complex fire will probably remain on duty for at least…
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Fire blazes on as governor activates National Guard
With a loud whoosh and blast of heat, flames shot high into the branches of several pine trees…
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Canyon Creek Complex fire continues to grow
The Canyon Creek Complex fire has expanded to 43,738 acres and is considered the No. 1 priority nationally…
