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Merkley, DeFazio Lead Oregon Delegation to Push FEMA for Maximum Readiness for 2021 Wildfire Season

Helping deliver disaster assistance in the wake of a catastrophic wildfire.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - The push comes as the Bootleg fire in Southern Oregon—which has destroyed at least 21 houses, is putting nearly 2,000 more at risk, has killed cattle, and has caused urgent evacuations—continues to be the largest fire currently burning in the United States.

Two other large fires, the Jack Fire in Southern Oregon and the Grandview Fire in Central Oregon, have also forced evacuations.

EXCLUSIVE: Salem Man Killed by Police Needed Mental Help

Individuals with untreated severe mental illness are as many as half of all fatal police shootings

(SALEM, Ore.) - Late last Friday night, 23-year old Arcadio Castillo III was shot by Salem PD three times in the chest, killing him, in his parents’ home.

“Drop the knife! Drop the knife! Drop the knife!” Then, the officer then fired his gun. “It happened so fast, they didn’t even have time to think and it was over.”

The Best Locations to Watch Sports in Oregon

Most sports wagering occurs at Oregon's state-operated Scoreboard website and tribal casinos.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Considering that Oregon can seem somewhat hidden in the Northwest, you’d be surprised to know that there are many die-hard sports fans that truly know how to get behind their teams.

Oregon has some of the best locations to watch sports: there’s always a game going on and never a dull moment.

The 2021 Oregon State Fair is ON!

Ticket Sales for All Events Kick Off Thursday, July 1

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Oregon State Fair returns to an in-person event and will operate at full capacity Friday, August 27 through Monday, September 6.

No mask, physical distancing, or proof of vaccination will be required, but many people will choose to continue these options for safety sake.

Oregonians in Unrestricted Areas Allowed to Celebrate Safely with Fireworks

Nonprofits throughout Oregon depend on revenue from fireworks sales.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Although extreme heat and dry conditions have caused fireworks bans in some Oregon cities ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend, areas not affected by bans can celebrate with their traditional zest of sparks and splendor!

Limit your fireworks use to the evening of the 4th of July, or those dates designated by your local jurisdiction.

Marion County Fire Agencies Enact High-Fire Danger Burn Ban

It is everyone’s responsibility to prevent and be prepared for wildfires.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Beginning Friday, June 25, 2021, at 7:00 a.m. and until further notice, all fire agencies within Marion County will enact a High-Fire Danger Burn Ban.

The burn ban does not prohibit small outdoor cooking, warming, or recreational fires.

Record-Breaking Heat Wave Health Advice for Oregon

Only 59% of Oregon households are equipped with air conditioning

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The hot daytime temperatures, combined with warm overnight lows, will result in high heat risk and heat related stress.

As the extreme heat wave moves into the Portland metro area and Willamette Valley this weekend, it’s important to be aware of heat-related illnesses, such as heat rash, heat exhaustion or heat stroke, and how to prevent them.

How to Better Prepare Your Property for Natural Disasters

Limit the amount of damage involved with severe weather events

(SALEM, Ore.) - After witnessing the destructive wildfires in the West and hurricanes in the Southern coasts of the United States, you may have wondered if there is any way to protect your home or business from these natural disasters.

Here are some ways to better prepare your property for extreme weather.

Rates of Obesity Increase Across Oregon

Obesity cases continue to rise, putting many Oregonians at increased risk of complications due to COVID-19.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - If you only look at obesity in the state of Oregon, it functions as a microcosm for the rest of the nation. From coast to coast, the number of obese individuals in proportion to the total population has continued to increase.

Many experts have already concluded that the United States is experiencing an obesity epidemic.

Janet Woodcock, MD - Interim Commissioner of the FDA - Should be fired!

There is not an opioid Woodcock has not approved.

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - After years of my exposing the FDA for their "pay to play" tactics, it appears some momentum is growing.

Public Citizen is asking Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to fire Janet Woodcock, as well as fire Patrizia Cavazzoni and Billy Dunn over the FDA's approval of Biogen's Alzheimer treatment, Aduhelm.