Poor air quality covers nearly all of Oregon as wildfires rage

Oregon health officials have issued an air quality advisory for nearly the entire state, caused by smoke from wildfires in Oregon and Washington.

Washington County opens severe weather shelters due to wildfire smoke and hot weather

A shelter in Hillsboro and another in Tigard will be open 24/7 through noon on Thursday, Aug. 6 to help people find some ...

UPDATE: Red flag warning for Western Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington

The NWS Portland OR released a red flag warning at 7:53 a.m. on Monday valid from Tuesday 11 a.m. until Wednesday 8 p.m. for ...

Amtrak train from Eugene no longer leaves Oregon

Amtrak Cascades has suspended trips north of Portland following warehouse fire near Portland tracks.

Wisconsin unlikely to see repeat of July's smoky skies from Oregon fires

While West Coast wildfire smoke is moving toward Wisconsin, forecasters say it's unlikely residents on the ground will be ...

Oregon fires are bringing smoke to Sacramento skies. What it means for air quality

While fires burn in states to the north, Northern California will also face its own growing fire threat this week.
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Where do Oregon, Washington rank on US News and World Report’s best states list?

U.S. News & World Report released a list ranking the best states in America – but where do Oregon and Washington land?
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Washington and Oregon compared

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Oregon wildfires set record for acres burned, new fires spark evacuations

Oregon set a new modern record for acres burned in wildfires on Aug. 2, and it comes with almost two months remaining in fire ...