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Central Oregon households can get free air purifiers from NeighborImpact

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- NeighborImpact is encouraging income-qualified households across Central Oregon to apply for weatherization services and free HEPA air purifiers. These services aim to improve home comfort, energy efficiency and indoor air quality as …

Source: KTVZ - Oregon - Neutral
Published on May 8, 2026

Prescribed burn near Bend escapes becomes 2,483-acre wildfire

Published 8:54 am Friday, May 8, 2026 A prescribed burn on the Deschutes National Forest that escaped the planned burn area southeast of Bend had grown to 2,483 acres and was 15% contained on Friday, fire officials said. The blaze, named the Pine Mountain …

Source: Your Oregon News - Pending
Published on May 8, 2026

Meet the candidates vying to replace Jeff Golden in the Oregon Senate

As Oregon Sen. Jeff Golden prepares to leave the legislature after six years representing Southern Oregon, five Democrats are competing in a crowded primary to succeed him in Senate District 3. Earlier this year, Oregon State Senator Jeff Golden announced …

Source: Jefferson Public Radio - Oregon - Pending
Published on May 8, 2026

The Oregon Vortex in Gold Hill works to reopen after devastating flood

GOLD HILL, Ore. – The House of Mystery at the Oregon Vortex is working towards a reopening after being closed for over a year. A destructive flood hit the iconic roadside attraction last March, damaging the gift shop and bridge to the Vortex. Business …

Source: KOBI 5 - Oregon - Neutral
Published on May 8, 2026

Prescribed burn grows into wildfire south of Bend in Deschutes National Forest

Spot fires pushed a planned burn in Oregon into wildfire status after 1,000 acres burned, officials said. OREGON, USA — A planned burn south of Bend in the Deschutes National Forest grew into a wildfire earlier this week after spot fires flared up outside …

Source: KGW 8 - Oregon - Pending
Published on May 8, 2026

Douglas fir die-off spreads into Oregon’s Willamette Valley amid drought

The signs of death in Douglas fir trees are becoming so common that Spencer Mitchell sees them everywhere he travels across the Willamette Valley. Groves that might have been thriving a decade ago will look thin, misshapen, or are turning reddish-brown on …

Source: Idaho Business Review - Neutral
Published on May 8, 2026

Oregon wildfire season: Conditions point to ‘brutal summer’

QuickTake: Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Val Hoyle visited Springfield to meet with area wildfire experts and discuss expectations and preparations, after a warm, dry winter. Never miss a headline! Sign up to get the latest Lane County news delivered straight to …

Source: Lookout Eugene-Springfield - Oregon - Pending
Published on May 8, 2026

Wildfire Staffing Grant

Posted Just A Moment Ago by 24/7 News Source (Salem, OR) -- The State of Oregon is helping local fire departments increase staffing for wildfire season. The Oregon State Fire Marshal has awarded nearly six-million-dollars to 180 local fire departments …

Source: KBND - Oregon - Pending
Published on May 8, 2026

Central Oregon prescribed burn escapes, becomes 1,500 acre wildfire

Zach Urness, Salem Statesman Journal Thu, May 7, 2026 at 11:55 PM UTC A prescribed burn in central Oregon spread out of control and was declared a wildfire at 4 p.m. on May 7, according to Central Oregon Fire Information. The Pine Mountain Fire is burning …

Source: AOL - Neutral
Published on 00:11 GMT

Sensing the Sounds from Earth’s Hazardous Environments

Thirty years ago, the blockbuster movie Twister featured a group of academics putting themselves at risk by chasing tornadoes in the name of science. Although the Hollywood story entailed a surfeit of sensationalism, special effects, and unrealistic …

Source: Eos - Neutral
Published on May 8, 2026

Oregon State scientists say Cascadia quake could trigger San Andreas

Scientists at Oregon State University say a quake in the Cascadia Subduction Zone could trigger the San Andreas Fault, causing two big earthquakes at almost the same time. This "double earthquake" could hit major cities like San Francisco, …

Source: NewsBytes - Indeterminate
Published on May 7, 2026

Oregon’s congressional Democrats raise concerns about federal wildfire response in the Northwest

PORTLAND — Oregon’s congressional Democrats on Wednesday warned that federal agencies tasked with helping prevent and fight fires in the Northwest could be understaffed and underprepared going into the 2026 fire season. Oregon’s U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden, Jeff …

Source: Oregon Capital Chronicle - Left-wing
Published on May 8, 2026

Wyden, Hoyle in Springfield for briefing on upcoming wildfire season

Two members of Oregon’s congressional delegation were in Springfield Thursday for a briefing on the area’s upcoming wildfire season. U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Val Hoyle, both Democrats, were briefed by state and federal forestry officials about …

Source: KLCC - Oregon - Public Broadcaster
Published on May 7, 2026

The exploding costs of fighting US wildfires

This story was originally published by High Country News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Oregonians buying nicotine pouches like Zyn and Rogue were met with a surprise at the cash register starting this year. Each tin had …

Source: Vox - Left-wing
Published on May 8, 2026

Central Oregon District of ODF declares beginning of fire season, restrictions enacted

The Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Central Oregon District is declaring the beginning of fire season on May 8, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. Starting Friday, the district’s fire danger level will be “Moderate,” and the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) …

Source: ODF Wildfire News - Oregon - Pending
Published on May 7, 2026

New evidence suggests that the earthquake threat of the ‘Big One’ could be even worse than scientists thought

It’s every Californians worst nightmare. Now experts are warning “The Big One” could be even worse than feared due to a horrific domino effect that could wipe out the West Coast. ScienceDaily this week highlighted a concerning study from Oregon State …

Source: Yahoo News - Center-left
Published on May 8, 2026

Ex-Colorado Buffaloes football coach almost had Jordan Seaton commit to downtrodden SEC school over Miami, LSU, and ...

One of the biggest transfer portal upsets of the entire offseason would’ve been left tackle Jordan Seaton committing to the Mississippi State Bulldogs over the biggest brands and deepest-pocketed universities across the country. That almost happened …

Source: Sporting News - Neutral
Published on May 8, 2026

Nearly 100 local measures on primary ballots across Oregon, many to fund struggling fire districts

Voters in a third of Oregon’s 36 counties will vote during the May primary on whether to raise local property taxes to fund struggling fire districts and departments. The tax levies and bonds for firefighting and emergency services are among nearly 100 …

Source: Oregon Capital Chronicle - Left-wing
Published on May 8, 2026

You Can Now Look Up Your Community’s Wildfire Resilience Score

Editor’s note: Caitlin Fong is a researcher and Benjamin Halpern serves as executive director, both at the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS), UC Santa Barbara. In this blog, the authors introduce a new tool for communities to …

Source: Fire Adapted Communities - Pending

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Published on May 9, 2026 - 02:09 GMT

Governor Kemp Announces Relief for Taxpayers Impacted by Wildfires

GEORGIA, May 8 - ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) today announced that certain return and payment deadlines for taxpayers have been extended for Georgians impacted by the …

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Published on May 8, 2026 - 22:08 GMT

Behind the Fireline: Washington Guard Aviation Trains for Wildfire Season

PUYALLUP, Wash. — In preparation for Washington’s upcoming wildfire season, aviation crews assigned to 1st Battalion, 168th General Support Aviation Battalion, Washington Army National Guard, partnered with Central Pierce Fire and Rescue to conduct water …

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Published on May 8, 2026 - 17:19 GMT

Governor requests extension of FEMA disaster funding to help survivors of LA wildfires

The request reflects the scale and complexity of the ongoing recovery from the devastating LA wildfires. Many survivors remain displaced due to delays in insurance payments, housing shortages, and limited contractor availability. Without an extension, …

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Published on May 8, 2026 - 17:07 GMT

Governor requests extension of FEMA disaster funding to help survivors of LA wildfires

The request reflects the scale and complexity of the ongoing recovery from the devastating LA wildfires. Many survivors remain displaced due to delays in insurance payments, housing shortages, and limited contractor availability. Without an extension, …

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Published on May 7, 2026 - 21:18 GMT

Window Solutions Recognized for Its Participation in the Alpine Wildfire Safety Expo

Window Solutions earned a California Senate Certificate of Recognition for its role in the Alpine Wildfire Safety Expo and dedication to wildfire safety. LAKESIDE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Window Solutions has been …

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Published on May 8, 2026 - 05:59 GMT

During Wildfire Preparedness Week, Governor Newsom announces $70 million available for wildfire prevention and ...

What you need to know: California is investing $70 million for wildfire prevention and resilience projects across the state to protect communities — from clearing brush, maintaining evacuation routes, creating firebreaks in fire-threatened communities, …

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Published on May 9, 2026 - 01:30 GMT

Attorney General Ford Opposes Postal Service Rule Undermining Federal Gun Law

Carson City, NV — Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that he has joined a multistate comment letter signed by 24 states opposing an unlawful proposal by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to allow prohibited weapons to flood across state borders …

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Published on May 9, 2026 - 00:37 GMT

County of Maui receives 2026 Community Resilience Leadership Award

The National Disaster Preparedness Training Center (NDPTC) at the University of Hawaiʻi (UH) recognized the County of Maui with the 2026 Community Resilience Leadership Award -- marking the first time in the center’s history that the honor has been awarded …

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Published on May 8, 2026 - 15:45 GMT

Collins Roofing & Restoration Brings 24/7 Emergency Roof Repair to North Texas Communities

Collins Roofing & Restoration offers 24/7 emergency roof repair in Sachse, Wylie, and surrounding North Texas communities with free inspections and expert care. SACHSE, TX, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- North Texas …

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Published on May 9, 2026 - 02:35 GMT

Safety Tips to Prepare For Hot Temps

Published: May 08, 2026 As many parts of the state experience high temperatures in the coming days, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages you to follow a few important steps to keep yourself, your loved ones, neighbors …

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Published on May 8, 2026 - 05:53 GMT

Last Day of Flower Turbines small wind energy sale

Last Day of Flower Turbines small wind energy sale ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Flower Turbines BV announces the last day of a special time-limited small vertical axis wind turbine sale for everyone in the EU …

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Published on May 8, 2026 - 17:19 GMT

Governor requests extension of FEMA disaster funding to help survivors of LA wildfires

The request reflects the scale and complexity of the ongoing recovery from the devastating LA wildfires. Many survivors remain displaced due to delays in insurance payments, housing shortages, and limited contractor availability. Without an extension, …

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Published on May 8, 2026 - 05:59 GMT

During Wildfire Preparedness Week, Governor Newsom announces $70 million available for wildfire prevention and ...

What you need to know: California is investing $70 million for wildfire prevention and resilience projects across the state to protect communities — from clearing brush, maintaining evacuation routes, creating firebreaks in fire-threatened communities, …

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Published on May 7, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Peck Law Group Raises Concern Over Nursing Home Residents Being Medicated Instead of Properly Cared For

New federal reports highlight antipsychotic use and improper schizophrenia diagnoses in nursing homes LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Peck Law Group is raising concern over whether some nursing home …

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Published on May 7, 2026 - 09:44 GMT

Altra Dry Expands Restoration Services Across Central Indiana, Increasing Coverage in Muncie, Anderson, and New Castle

Altra Dry expands restoration services across Muncie, Anderson, and New Castle IN, offering water damage repair, mold remediation, and crawl space solutions. MOUNT SUMMIT, IN, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Altra Dry, a property damage …

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Published on May 7, 2026 - 07:50 GMT

FEMA is Actively Coordinating with Federal, State, Local and Private-Sector Partners to Ensure Safety During FIFA World ...

WASHINGTON -- Thanks to the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and strong coordination and engagement with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial and private-sector partners, the United States is fully ready to ensure millions of Americans and …

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Published on May 6, 2026 - 19:06 GMT

TempoQuest Announces Role in Advancing Next-Generation AI Weather Intelligence Through MITRE Collaboration

AceCAST™ powers high-resolution AI weather modeling used in landmark Weather 1K dataset BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TempoQuest, a leader in high-resolution, low-latency weather models and AI-driven forecasting …

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Published on May 6, 2026 - 15:30 GMT

Third Year at the Top: CivilGEO Software Named G2’s #1 Civil Engineering Design Software

MADISON, WI, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CivilGEO, a leading provider of civil engineering design software, announced that its flagship products — GeoHECRAS, GeoSTORM, and GeoHECHMS — have been ranked among the top civil …

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Published on May 6, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Global Outbreak Solutions Advances Remote Monitoring as a Standard in Mortality Management and Outbreak Response

Expert insights reinforce the role of real-time data in improving safety, operational consistency, and decision-making in animal mortality composting operations HARRISONBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Outbreak …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Emergency Services ...
Published on May 6, 2026 - 14:09 GMT

Ahead of 2026 Hurricane Season, Ocala Movers Release Free Guide on Protecting Valuables Before the Storm

Skye Moving, LLC offers Florida homeowners practical advice on what to crate, what to relocate inland, and what to leave behind when a storm threatens OCALA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Skye Moving, LLC offers Florida homeowners …

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Published on May 6, 2026 - 23:11 GMT

Deadline for Local Governments and Private Nonprofit Organizations to Apply for FEMA Public Assistance Is May 7

CAMP MURRAY, Wash. –Government agencies and private nonprofit organizations, including houses of worship, have until May 7 to apply for FEMA assistance to help pay for expenses resulting from the December storms and floods in Washington. FEMA’s Public …

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Published on May 5, 2026 - 17:15 GMT

M6 Global Defense partners with UncommonX to deliver integrated cybersecurity and exposure management

M6 Global Defense and UncommonX announce strategic partnership to deliver integrated cyber, physical, and intelligence-led security solutions WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Partnership brings together elite …

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Published on May 5, 2026 - 14:13 GMT

BLACK SKY SYMPOSIUM, JUNE 9-11, CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION, NASA/KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL

BLACK SKY SYMPOSIUM, JUNE 9-11 - Operationalizing Critical Infrastructure Protection, NASA/Kennedy Space Center - Private Dinner Under Space Shuttle Atlantis KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

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Published on May 5, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Williams Rebuild Brings Wildfire Recovery Advocacy to Washington, D.C.

President Dan Faina joins regional delegation urging federal action to accelerate rebuilding for fire-impacted communities PASADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As wildfire recovery continues across California, Williams Rebuild …

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Published on May 6, 2026 - 01:48 GMT

Governor Newsom proclaims Wildfire Preparedness Week as state doubles down on wildfire readiness

As Trump guts federal wildfire programs nationwide, California deploys record firefighting force, cutting-edge technology, and fast-tracked forest resilience projects What you need to know: Governor Newsom proclaimed May 3–9 as Wildfire Preparedness Week …

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Published on May 5, 2026 - 10:45 GMT

Indiana Tree Service Expands Into Anderson With Certified Arborist Leadership

Family-owned tree service expands into Anderson, IN with certified arborist leadership, offering tree removal, pruning, and storm cleanup. MUNCIE, IN, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Josh Newsome Tree Surgery, a family-owned …

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Published on May 5, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

Special EU Small Wind Energy Sale

Special EU Small Wind Energy Sale ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, May 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Flower Turbines BV has a special time-limited small vertical axis wind turbine sale for everyone in the EU concerned about their energy supply and rising …

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Published on May 4, 2026 - 23:55 GMT

LĀHAINĀ RISING to Screen for National Association of Counties (NACo), Expanding Community Education and Impact Campaign

Award-Winning Documentary Builds Momentum Following United Nations Screening, Spotlighting Community Resilience and Pathways for Disaster Recovery LAHAINA, HI, UNITED STATES, May 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The award-winning documentary LĀHAINĀ RISING …

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