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08/31/2026

Fire update, August 31st at 3:30pm.

BAKER COUNTY
-McCulley Fire-7 miles NW of Sumpter; Baker & Grant Counties-11,231 Acres-3% Containment

KLAMATH COUNTY
-Wrights Spring Fire-North of Klamath Falls; Klamath County-55,134 Acres- 90% Containment

MALHEUR COUNTY
- Big Grass Fire-Skull Creek Rd & Upper Horse Camp Reservoir Rd, Jordan Valley; Malheur & Owyhee Counties -578,637 Acres-94% Containment

UMATILLA COUNTY
-Hagen Fire-4 Miles East of Gibbon; Union & Umatilla Counties -60,975 Acres-45% Containment

WALLOWA COUNTY
-Paradise Fire-Area of Paradise Creek and the Mill Creek Watershed; Wallowa, Columbia, Walla Walla, Umatilla Counties-9,329 Acres- 15% Containment

WASCO COUNTY
- Big Grass Fire-Skull Creek Rd & Upper Horse Camp Reservoir Rd, Jordan Valley; Malheur & Owyhee Counties -578,637 Acres-94% Containment

WHEELER COUNTY
-Rowe Creek Complex- Wheeler, Crook, Wasco, & Jefferson Counties-373,927 Acres-92% Containment

08/31/2026

While some evacuation areas on the Hagen Fire are lowered in Umatilla County, on the Umatilla Indian Reservation, and Union County, other area orders have been lifted. https://elkhornmediagroup.com/hagen-fire-evacuation-levels-are-lowered/.

UMATILLA COUNTY, UMATILLA INDIAN RESERVATION & UNION COUNTY – From the Joint Emergency Management Task ...Read More

08/31/2026

AMBER ALERT CANCELED, JOSEPHINE COUNTY

JOSEPHINE COUNTY -- UPDATE 1:00 P.M. (From the Oregon State Police): On Monday, August 31, 2006, at 11:19 a.m., Oregon State Police issued an AMBER Alert on behalf of the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office on a report of an 8-month-old infant abducted by a non-custodial parent from a residence in 32000 block of Redwood Highway in Josephine County. The infant was abducted following a domestic violence incident at the location and the suspect was known to be armed.

At 11:27 a.m., Oregon State Police was notified by Josephine County that a suspect and infant had been located. The suspect was taken into custody, and the child was safely recovered unharmed.

The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office is the lead investigating agency and the appropriate contact for additional information about the incident.
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UPDATE 11:55 A.M. Unofficial reports indicate the Amber Alert may have been canceled.
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(Official Amber Alert from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children)

The Josephine County has requested activation of an AMBER Alert for Kaydence Patterson. The victim was taken from 32429 Redwood Highway overnight on 08-31-2026. The suspect was driving a 2006, Silver Infinity M 30, license plate, O E O 4 2 2, Oregon, unknown direction of travel. The suspect has been identified as James Patterson. Suspect is described as 5 feet 10 inches with a thin build, brown hair, unknown clothing description. The victim is 8 months old.
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(as of the time of writing, a photo of the victim has not been provided by officials)

08/31/2026

Firefighters now have the Hagen Fire, burning in Umatilla and Union counties and the Umatilla Indian Reservation, 45 percent contained. Details are at https://elkhornmediagroup.com/8-31-update-paradise-and-hagen-fires/.

From the Southern Area 3 Incident Command Team: PUBLIC SAFETY: Evacuation levels change quickly. Please ...Read More

08/31/2026

ENTERPRISE- “We’re trying to promote healthier lifestyles and positive choices for our kids... This is about giving them a place to go, something to be excited about, and a community that’s clearly behind them.”

ENTERPRISE — The city of Enterprise has given the green light for a new pump ...Read More

08/30/2026

Fire update, August 30th at 11:00 a.m.:

BAKER COUNTY
-McCully Fire-7 miles NW of Sumpter; Baker & Grant Counties-9,934 Acres-2% Containment
KLAMATH COUNTY
-Wrights Spring Fire-North of Klamath Falls; Klamath County-55,134 Acres- 85% Containment
MALHEUR COUNTY
- Big Grass Fire-Skull Creek Rd & Upper Horse Camp Reservoir Rd, Jordan Valley; Malheur & Owyhee Counties -578,637 Acres-94% Containment
-Mitchell Springs Fire-Northwest of McDermitt-Malheur County-5,379 Acres- 100% Containment
UMATILLA COUNTY
-Hagen Fire-4 Miles East of Gibbon; Union & Umatilla Counties -60,978 Acres-35% Containment
WALLOWA COUNTY
-Paradise Fire-Area of Paradise Creek and the Mill Creek Watershed; Wallowa, Columbia, Walla Walla, Umatilla Counties-9,323 Acres- 15% Containment
WASCO COUNTY
-Grasshopper Fire-12 Miles East of Government Camp; Wasco & Hood River Counties-93,953 Acres- 83% Containment
WHEELER COUNTY
-Rowe Creek Complex- Wheeler, Crook, Wasco, & Jefferson Counties-373,927 Acres-92%

08/30/2026

Firefighters from New Zealand and Australia have joined the fight. National Guard helicopter crews were relieved Saturday with thanks from those on the ground. More information is at https://elkhornmediagroup.com/8-30-update-paradise-and-hagen-fires/.

From the Southern Area 3 Incident Command Team: August 30, 2026 PUBLIC SAFETY: Evacuation levels ...Read More

08/29/2026

Fire update, August 29th at 11:40 a.m.:

BAKER COUNTY
-McCully Fire-7 miles NW of Sumpter; Baker & Grant Counties-9,484 Acres-0% Containment
KLAMATH COUNTY
-Wrights Spring Fire-North of Klamath Falls; Klamath County-55,134 Acres- 75% Containment
MALHEUR COUNTY
- Big Grass Fire-Skull Creek Rd & Upper Horse Camp Reservoir Rd, Jordan Valley; Malheur & Owyhee Counties -578,637 Acres-93% Containment
-Mitchell Springs Fire-Northwest of McDermitt-Malheur County-5,379 Acres- 75% Containment
UMATILLA COUNTY
-Hagen Fire-4 Miles East of Gibbon; Union & Umatilla Counties -60,737 Acres-35% Containment
UNION COUNTY
-Middle Ridge Fire-5 miles West of Elgin; Union County-138 Acres- 100% Containment
WALLOWA COUNTY
-Paradise Fire-Area of Paradise Creek and the Mill Creek Watershed; Wallowa, Columbia, Walla Walla, Umatilla Counties-9,323 Acres- 15% Containment
WASCO COUNTY
-Grasshopper Fire-12 Miles East of Government Camp; Wasco & Hood River Counties-93,923 Acres- 81% Containment
WHEELER COUNTY
-Rowe Creek Complex- Wheeler, Crook, Wasco, & Jefferson Counties-373,927 Acres-92% Containment

08/29/2026

Containment increases on both the Hagen and Paradise fires. More information is at https://elkhornmediagroup.com/8-29-update-paradise-and-hagen-fires/.

From Southern Area 3 Incident Command Team: Fire Size* Containment Personnel Hagen 60,737 acres 35% ...Read More

08/28/2026

Fire update August 28th at 3:30pm.

BAKER COUNTY
-McCulley Fire-7 miles NW of Sumpter; Baker & Grant Counties-8,782 Acres-0% Containment

KLAMATH COUNTY
-Wrights Spring Fire-North of Klamath Falls; Klamath County-55,134 Acres- 75% Containment

MALHEUR COUNTY
- Big Grass Fire-Skull Creek Rd & Upper Horse Camp Reservoir Rd, Jordan Valley; Malheur & Owyhee Counties -578,637 Acres-93% Containment
-Mitchell Springs Fire-Northwest of McDermitt-Malheur County-5,379 Acres- 25% Containment

UMATILLA COUNTY
-Hagen Fire-4 Miles East of Gibbon; Union & Umatilla Counties -60,645 Acres-33% Containment

UNION COUNTY
-Middle Ridge Fire-5 miles West of Elgin; Union County-138 Acres- 75% Containment

WALLOWA COUNTY
-Paradise Fire-Area of Paradise Creek and the Mill Creek Watershed; Wallowa, Columbia, Walla Walla, Umatilla Counties-9,272 Acres- 13% Containment

WASCO COUNTY
-Grasshopper Fire-12 Miles East of Government Camp; Wasco & Hood River Counties-93,885 Acres- 76% Containment

WHEELER COUNTY
-Rowe Creek Complex- Wheeler, Crook, Wasco, & Jefferson Counties-373,927 Acres-93% Containment