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Wasco County Sheriff's Office warns of fundraisers for fake Rowena Fire victims
GoFundMe has a centralized hub for fundraisers to help individuals and families affected by the Rowena Fire near The Dalles.
'It's horrible. Horrible': Rowena Fire survivor returns to find neighbors' homes destroyed
Kevin Wycherly's home was spared in the Rowena Fire. Now he said he's left with survivor's guilt as dozens of his neighbors ...
Rowena wildfire reaches 37% contaimnet, level 3 evacuations lifted
The Rowena wildfire has destroyed 56 homes and 91 other buildings, including sheds, barns and shops in Wasco County, the ...
At least 56 homes destroyed by Rowena Fire; around 3,600 acres burned, 24% contained
The Rowena Fire near The Dalles remains burning at now just under 3,600 acres and 24% containment after igniting Wednesday ...
Firefighters battling Oregon blaze make heartwarming rescue
Firefighter Jennifer Colcon said her heart broke as soon as she saw it. A member of the Polk County crew with the Oregon ...
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Good Morning, News: Portland Bakery Wins James Beard Award, ICE Snatches College 'Dreamers' and Staff Strike Shuts Down the Louvre
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Large grass fire causes shed’s roof to collapse in N Portland
The shed’s wooden roof collapsed during the fire. As some units were addressing the shed fire, the brush units and personal ATVs extinguished the grass fire. Within an hour, all the fire was ...
PPB: 4 more arrested outside Portland ICE building on Sunday; protest site cleared
Four more protesters were arrested after another late-night confrontation Sunday outside the ICE building on the South Waterfront, according to the Portland Police Bureau.