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Some Oregon wildfire survivors rebuilding homes Dennis and Debbie Willer broke ground on their new home in Lyons on Feb. 5. They expect their home to be complete in July. Author: Christine Pitawanich Updated: 8:30 PM PDT May 4, 2021 LYONS, Ore. — There are still a lot of people who are struggling after losing their home in last year’s wildfires. But some people have started to rebuild. Dennis and Debbie Willer’s dream home was a gorgeous place next to the river in Lyons. It was where they planned to retire and had moved in July of 2020. “It was just stu...

3-alarm fire at creamery forces evacuations in McMinnville neighborhood KATU Staff © Provided by KATU Portland MCMINNVILLE, Ore. – A fire and possible Hazmat situation at the Organic Valley Creamery off Highway 99W in McMinnville prompted an evacuation order for everyone within a half mile of the business. Initial reports state there were no injuries from the fire. McMinnville Police announced the evacuation at about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday because of 'anhydrous ammonia' being released in the fire.  People under evacuation are being told to go to West Wortman Park. © Provided...

Two days a week back in classrooms is a great start  As schools begin to reintroduce in-person instruction, if only for two days a week, I cannot help but feel relieved. Over the last year, our community has tried to do what communities ought to do: Band together to protect the most vulnerable in our society. Yet, for school children, we fell dismally short of that goal. To protect the physical health of our friends, family, and neighbors, we temporarily forgot about the mental and emotional health of our students. We forgot that children and teenagers often have the least amount of control...

Some Oregon counties may soon face more COVID-19 restrictions Tracy Loew, Salem Statesman Journal VIDEO: Waste from face masks is becoming a problem Replay Video UP NEXT Some Oregon counties may soon face tighter business and social restrictions as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths continue to rise statewide.   “Recent data are troubling. The virus is again on a march throughout our state,” Dr. Dean Sidelinger, the state epidemiologist, said during a news conference Friday. The Oregon Health Authority reported a 26% increase in cases for the week ending April 1...

Baker County moves from 'extreme' to 'high' risk after Oregon finds COVID data discrepancy KATU Staff © Provided by KATU Portland BAKER CITY, Ore. – Health officials announced Friday that Baker County was moving from the “extreme risk” to the “high risk” level of Oregon’s framework for reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic. Officials said the change comes after county public health workers and the Oregon Health Authority identified some discrepancies in the latest COVID-19 data, which dictates a county's risk level. The county assessment happens on a bi-weekly ...