Wildfires

UPDATED: Wildfire burning between Spray and Service Creek

SPRAY — A wildfire burning between Spray and Service Creek is restricting traffic along a stretch of Highway…

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Joint-agency program in Malheur National Forest aims to reduce wildfire risk and restore ecosystems

The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to invest about $2 million this year to help mitigate wildfire risk,…

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Under fire: Grant County’s fire departments struggle to attract volunteers

Everyone who lives in a small rural community knows the sound of the fire hall siren, the urgent…

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Grant County sheriff threatened with arrest while arresting Forest Service burn boss

BEAR VALLEY — New details in the arrest of a Forest Service burn boss during a prescribed burn…

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Forest Service employee’s arrest after fire crosses onto private land sparks larger debate

When Rick Snodgrass approached Grant County Sheriff Todd McKinley, he thought the sheriff was there to help him.…

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Sheriff arrests Forest Service burn boss after prescribed burn escapes lines

BEAR VALLEY — The leader of a Forest Service crew conducting a prescribed burn in a remote area…

Wildfires

County emergency management issues evacuation alert

GREENHORN — As the Crockett Knob Fire continues to burn on upwards of 3,000 acres and is 10%…

Wildfires

Crockett Knob Fire grew to 2,840 acres overnight and is 5% contained

GREENHORN — The Crockett Knob Fire that broke out Monday, Aug. 22, after a heavy lightning storm has…

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Crockett Knob fire spreads to 2,295 acres and is 5% contained

GREENHORN — The Crockett Knob Fire that broke out Monday, Aug. 22 after a heavy lightning storm has…

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Crockett Knob Fire continues to spread; blaze is 0% contained

GREENHORN — A fire that broke out roughly 20 miles north of Prairie City on Aug. 22 after…

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