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KIMBERLY — The Bologna Fire continues moving toward full containment as firefighters focus on patrol, monitoring, mop-up, and suppression repair, according to a July 30 update from fire managers.

The 2,425-acre Bologna Fire is 7 miles northeast of Kimberly and is 89% contained. The fire was caused by lightning on July 16.

A total of 313 personnel, 10 crews, 9 en...


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Legislation targets definition of woody biomass to reduce wildfire fuels

WASHINGTON, D.C. — According to recent reports, Oregon wildfires have now burned more than 1 million acres since lightning sparked blazes all over the state.

Reducing the risk of such wildfires in the future is something that the state’s Republican and Democratic congressional delegates can agree ...


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MITCHELL — The number of personnel working the Shingle Fire continues to rise as the fire holds steady at 6% containment, according to an update by fire managers.

The 64,493-acre lightning-caused fire is burning 14 miles southeast of Mitchell and was started on July 23. A total of 543 personnel, 11 crews, and 44 engines are currently working the fire. Wednesday, the Sh...


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MONUMENT — Community fun will fill the streets of Monument during the Rimrock Block Party.

In its fourth year, the event is coordinated by The Rimrock Grill on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It features vendors, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, a bouncy house for the kids, a dessert auction, family-friendly activities and a car show — the entry fee $10 and awa...


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JOHN DAY — The John Day City Council at its meeting Tuesday, July 28, decided to move forward with bidding the wastewater treatment plant project despite not having signed and executed contracts for funding sources.

The council also voted in favor of purchasing a Miltihoig street sweeper, decided to move forward with placing a 3% marijuana tax on the November ballot an...


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