Warden Teacher Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor (Photo)U.S. Attorney's Office - Eastern Dist. of Wash. - 08/28/26 10:17 AM
Warden Teacher Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for
Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
U.S. Attorney's Office - Eastern Dist. of Wash. - 08/28/26 10:17 AM
Warden Teacher Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for
Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
U.S. Attorney's Office - Eastern Dist. of Wash. - 08/28/26 10:17 AM
Coulee Dam Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for
Sexually Abusing a Minor
Oregon Military Department - 08/28/26 9:29 AM
Governor Kotek visits Oregon Guard aviation crews, Department of Forestry reps for an aerial wildland firefighting update
PENDLETON, Ore. - The Oregon Army National Guard's Detachment 1, Bravo Company, 1-168th General Support Aviation Battalion, hosted Governor Tina Kotek for a state multiagency wildland fire update at Army Aviation Support Facility #2 in Pendleton, Oregon, on August 27, 2026. Attendees included Brig. Gen. Alan R. Gronewold, Oregon’s Adjutant General; Doug Grafe, Wildfire Programs Director; Mariana Ruiz-Temple, Oregon State Fire Marshal; and KC Kacey, Director of the Oregon Department of Forestry.
Representatives from both the Oregon Army National Guard and the Oregon Department of Forestry briefed Governor Kotek on aerial firefighting efforts for the Hagen and Paradise Fires in Umatilla County.
Governor Kotek also received an update from the Oregon Army National Guard on the maintenance of aircraft and water buckets used to support wildland firefighting efforts.
Oregon Army aviation crews were activated in late July under Operation Plan (OPLAN) Smokey, the formal agreement between the Oregon Military Department and the Oregon Department of Forestry. This agreement outlines the Oregon National Guard’s support for wildland firefighting operations statewide.
Under standard OPLAN Smokey conditions, the Oregon Army National Guard provides one CH-47 Chinook and two HH-60M helicopters. This summer, crews have operated at surge capacity since July 28, deploying three HH-60M Black Hawk helicopters and two CH-47 Chinooks.
As of August 27, Oregon Guard helicopters had dropped 1,398 water buckets, totaling approximately 1.4 million gallons of water during this wildfire season.
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260827-Z-NJ272-1000: Oregon Army National Guard Maj. Dan Russell, Commander, Army Aviation Support Facility #2, briefs Governor Tina Kotek, alongside Lindsey Olivera, Pendleton Unit Forester, Oregon Department of Forestry, in Pendleton, Oregon, August 27, 2026. Governor Kotek received briefings from both the Oregon Military Department and the Oregon Department of Forestry on air-attack efforts for the Hagen and Paradise Fires, both currently burning in Umatilla County. (U.S. National Guard photo by Maj. Leslie Reed, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)
260827-Z-NJ272-1002: Oregon Army National Guard aviation personnel show Oregon Governor Tina Kotek a water bucket being used for fire suppression efforts on the Hagen and Paradise Fires at the Army Aviation Support Facility #2, in Pendleton, Oregon, August 27, 2026. Oregon Guard aviators have been supporting state wildland fire efforts beginning July 28, after completing a day of administrative in-processing for State Active Duty, and have dropped more than 1.4 million gallons of water during the 2026 Wildland Fire Season. (U.S. National Guard photo by Maj. Leslie Reed, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)
260827-Z-NJ272-1003: Oregon Army National Guard Maj. Taylor Frye, Operations Officer, Army Aviation Support Facility #2, briefs Governor Tina Kotek in Pendleton, Oregon, August 27, 2026. During the visit, Governor Kotek received updates from both the Oregon Military Department and the Oregon Department of Forestry on air-attack efforts for the Hagen and Paradise Fires, both currently burning in Umatilla County. (U.S.National Guard photo by Maj. Leslie Reed, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)
260827-Z-NJ272-1004: Oregon Army National Guard Maj. Dan Russell, Commander, Army Aviation Support Facility #2, briefs Governor Tina Kotek in Pendleton, Oregon, on August 27, 2026. Brig. Gen. Alan R. Gronewold, the Adjutant General of Oregon, and Maj. Taylor Frye, Operations Officer at AASF #2, also attended. Governor Kotek received updates from the Oregon Military Department and the Oregon Department of Forestry on air-attack efforts for the Hagen and Paradise Fires, both burning in Umatilla County. (U.S. National Guard photo by Maj. Leslie Reed, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)
260827-Z-NJ272-1008: Oregon Army National Guard Maj. Taylor Frye, Operations Officer, Army Aviation Support Facility #2, briefs Governor Tina Kotek in Pendleton, Oregon, August 27, 2026. During the visit, Governor Kotek received updates from both the Oregon Military Department and the Oregon Department of Forestry on air-attack efforts for the Hagen and Paradise Fires, both currently burning in Umatilla County. (U.S. National Guard photo by Maj. Leslie Reed, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)
260827-Z-NJ272-1009: Oregon Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to Detachment 1, Bravo Company, 1-168th General Support Aviation Battalion, along with members of Golf Company, 1-189th Aviation, listen as Governor Tina Kotek shares her appreciation for their work supporting wildland fire suppression efforts during a visit to Army Aviation Support Facility #2 in Pendleton, Oregon, on August 27, 2026. Soldiers from the unit have been supporting the Hagen and Paradise Fires in coordination with the Oregon Department of Forestry since completing administrative onboarding on July 27, 2026. (U.S. National Guard photo by Maj. Leslie Reed, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)
260827-Z-NJ272-1012: Oregon Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to Detachment 1, Bravo Company, 1-168th General Support Aviation Battalion together with members of Golf Company, 1-189th Aviation, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, Brig. Gen. Alan R. Gronewold, the Adjutant General - Oregon, Doug Grafe, Wildfire Programs Director, Mariana Ruiz-Temple, Oregon State Fire Marshal, and KC Kacey, Director, Oregon Department of Forestry, stand in front of an Oregon Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook helicopter following the Governor’s visit to Army Aviation Support Facility #2, in Pendleton, Oregon, August 27, 2026. Soldiers from the unit have been supporting the Hagen and Paradise Fires in coordination with the Oregon Department of Forestry since completing administrative onboarding on July 27, 2026. (U.S. National Guard photo by Maj. Leslie Reed, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)
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Bureau of Land Management Ore. & Wash. - 08/27/26 7:41 AM
PORTLAND, Ore. – Fire restrictions remain in effect on all Bureau of Land Management public lands in Oregon and Washington as the region faces a record setting wildfire season. More than 2.5 million acres have already burned across the Northwest. BLM officials are calling on all public land visitors to exercise extreme caution, follow fire restrictions and closures, and help prevent additional wildfires.
“More than 99% of BLM land is open to recreation nationwide,” said Kim Prill, BLM Oregon/Washington State Director. “We carefully put restrictions in place when and where necessary to keep the public safe.”
This reminder comes as some fire closure areas are shrinking and BLM officials are loosening some restrictions, opening up options for hunters, hikers, and other recreators. The most up to date information about access to BLM land is available online.
“Even as some restrictions shift, we’re still in the heart of fire season for the Pacific Northwest,” said Josh O’Connor, Northwest Geographic Area Fire Chief for the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. “Be sure to check fire restrictions in the area you’ll be visiting, and follow them to the letter.”
Specific fire restrictions vary by location based on fire danger, weather conditions, and fuel moisture. These restrictions address what types of ammunition can be used, whether campfires are allowed, and what fire prevention equipment is required. Before visiting public lands, all recreators should check local restrictions and closures.
“We appreciate everyone’s diligence and cooperation, as we find ways to enjoy public lands while protecting our firefighters and our communities,” said Prill.
Individuals responsible for starting wildfires may face fines of up to $100,000, imprisonment for up to 12 months, and liability for the full cost of wildfire suppression.
For more information on seasonal fire restrictions and fire closures, please see www.blm.gov/orwafire.
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The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
The U.S. Wildland Fire Service conducts operations in close coordination with the Bureau of Land Management. As a unified federal entity under the Department of the Interior, the USWFS integrates expertise to streamline wildfire prevention, response and recovery under our shared mission to foster fire-resilient landscapes and safeguard communities across America’s public lands.
Bureau of Land Management Ore. & Wash. - 08/25/26 7:49 AM
WASHINGTON — In a season of big numbers and bigger harvests, the BLM's Pumpkin Pi Timber Sale roasted modern records. The 400-acre sale brought in nearly $10.6 million and will produce 23.5 million board feet of timber. The seasonally named sale surpassed the previous record by nearly 5.5 million board feet, boosting the domestic timber supply and supporting American jobs.
“This record-breaking timber sale is a major boon for western Oregon’s economy,” said BLM Director Steve Pearce. “Beyond the revenue shared with 18 counties, this sale will generate more than $70 million in local economic activity.”
Throughout the month of August, the BLM sold more than 40 million board feet of timber across roughly 1,400 acres in western Oregon, earning more than $17 million. These sales will produce enough timber to build 2,500 single family homes and support 550 jobs.
“Under the Trump Administration, streamlined approvals and expanded tools for public land managers helped make record setting sales like this possible, strengthening America’s domestic lumber supply, supporting rural economies, and reducing reliance on foreign sourced building materials,” Pearce said.
The BLM manages 2.4 million acres of some of the most productive forests in the world and is committed to supplying a reliable, secure, and resilient domestic supply of timber. In western Oregon, this commitment is embodied in the Oregon and California Revested Lands Sustained Yield Management Act of 1937. Under that Act, the BLM’s forestry and timber program sustains lives, livelihoods, and quality of life for the communities in and around them.
BLM forestry supports economic security, reduces risks from wildfire, improves fish and wildlife habitat, and decreases costs of energy production. Local communities rely on jobs that come from BLM forests, and timber from public land feeds local industry.
Additionally, revenue from timber harvested on Oregon and California lands is shared between the U.S. Treasury and 18 western Oregon counties. This funding provides local communities with the means to construct new county buildings; develop fairgrounds and museums; support libraries, schools, and jails; and build flood-control dams and reservoirs. While under the Secure Rural Schools Act, the revenues help fund restoration projects on federal lands, fund emergency search and rescue services, and make communities safer from wildfire.
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The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.