WHITE SALMON — In coordination with the West Klickitat Regional Fire Authority (WKRFA), the City of White Salmon will host its annual Wildfire…
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Oregon homeowners who take steps to protect their homes from wildfire could pay less for property insurance under a southern Oregon state senator’s proposal to require insurers to consider fire prevention efforts when setting rates. Sen. Jeff Golden, D-Ashland, modeled his new bill after a similar Colorado law. It follows years of rising property insurance […]
One of these grants, the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG), is a reimbursement grant that the state applies for and disperses out to counties to be spent on emergency preparation efforts.Â
Life is full of risks: stepping out of the shower, driving down I-84, walking around the neighborhood, flying the friendly skies, speaking in public. Many of those risks we try to avoid, others we find ways to reduce, and still others we ignore and proceed full steam ahead.
THE DALLES — A new Wasco County initiative aimed at preventing youth substance use and related risky behavior is launching this month.
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HOOD RIVER — Housing affordability in Hood River continues to be the top community concern. A 2024 survey of mostly Hood River residents revea…
North Central Public Health District (NCPHD) and the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) urge residents to take precautions when entering wildfire-affected areas. Even after the fire is out, these areas remain hazardous. Ash and debris may contain toxic chemicals such as pesticides, motor oil, lead paint, heavy metals, and asbestos — especially in older homes. DEQ recommends that you do not disturb debris or begin cleanup until the site has been evaluated by hazardous materials professionals.
KLICKITAT CO. — The Klickitat County Department of Emergency Management (KCDEM) is asking that county residents participate in the 2025 Klicki…
HOOD RIVER — Natural disasters was a theme at the April 28 Hood River City Council meeting. Councilmembers heard a report from Dale Meck, Fede…
