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Containment doubles on Sunset Valley Fire, local agencies take lead on mop-up KATU Staff © Provided by KATU Portland Oregon state fire officials said Sunday that crews had reached 85% containment on the Sunset Valley Fire burning near The Dalles, roughly doubling the progress made on the wildfire compared to Saturday. The fire remains at 987 acres.  It was first reported around 3:45 p.m. on Thursday on the 3100 block of Valley View Drive.  Since then, the fire has damaged one barn, several outbuildings, multiple vehicles, and a portion of a local cherry orchard. Firefigh...

Sunset Valley Fire burns about 987 acres; barn, outbuildings, multiple vehicles damaged By Web Staff     THE DALLES, Oregon (KPTV) — A wildfire near The Dalles damaged several outbuildings and vehicles, and grew to nearly 1,000 acres after it was first reported Thursday afternoon. The Office of State Fire Marshal said the Sunset Valley Fire was first reported around 3:45 p.m. in the 3100 block of Valley View Drive. Strong winds pushed the fire, which was burning in mostly brush and wheat, in a southeast direction. The Wasco County Sheriff’s Office issued Level 3 “Go Now” and Leve...

Kais Bothe seeks relief from searing temperatures in Edmonton, Alberta, on June 30, 2021. Across the Pacific Northwest and into Canada, a record-breaking heat wave has pushed death tolls into staggering territory. In British Columbia alone, at least 500 heat-related deaths have been recorded since last Friday. In Oregon, 95 deaths have been attributed to scorching temperatures, as well as about 20 in Washington. The past week has brought unprecedented temperatures to a region of North America ill-equipped to handle extreme heat as authorities struggle to respond to thousands of emergency call...

Lori Vallow Update: Court Wants Murder Suspect Committed After Being Declared Incompetent 06/09/21 AT 5:20 PM Almost two weeks after Lori Vallow was declared unfit to stand trial, a judge has ordered her to be committed to a mental health ward. Last month, Vallow and her husband Chad Daybell were charged with conspiracy to commit murder and first-degree murder of her children, Tylee Ryan and Joshua “JJ” Vallow. Daybell has pleaded not guilty to murder charges and is expected to appear in court on June 23. Meanwhile, Vallow has not entered a plea deal, and District Judge Steven Boyce has ...

Chris Cubas and Maris Clegg, is dedicated to providing free meals (of red beans and rice, andouille sausage, cornbread, fruit, dessert, and a drink) to Austinites in need. "On Tuesdays, we will provide a link to sign up for a free home-made meal delivered to you with safety in mind," goes their announcement on Facebook. "There is no judgment and the form is anonymous. If you have been affected by the impact of Covid-19 or are having a hard time, we would like to make a small portion of your day a little bit better." Or, if you'd like to donate your time in driving, baking treats, or providi...