Travelers should check TripCheck.com before navigating the area. Air quality dropped to unhealthy levels in Madras by the afternoon of July 15 and moderate in the Bend area. As light east winds arrive ...

As wildfires continue to impact parts of Oregon, Governor Tina Kotek has declared a State of Emergency, effective July 16, ...

Gov. Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency in Oregon on July 16 that will last through the end of the year due to the imminent threat of wildfire.

Oregon officials are urging residents to take extra precautions this week amid high heat and dry conditions. Numerous brush fires have already scorched multiple acres across the state.

The Storm Prediction Center says Critical conditions could significantly impact active or new fire starts on Monday. Winds sustained of 20-30 mph will exist for several hours this afternoon.

The “Rough Roads Ahead” report uses a sophisticated economic modeling tool to predict that slower economic growth due to deteriorating conditions will cause Oregon to forfeit 100,000 jobs by 2035.