Gov. Tina Kotek has proclaimed September as Preparedness Month in Oregon, underscoring the importance of readiness and resilience across the state. The proclamation serves as a rallying point for the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) and its partners to amplify preparedness messaging and activities statewide. It also invites all Oregonians to take proactive steps to safeguard their families, homes, and communities against future disasters. “OEM remains committe

At approximately 6:34 p.m. on Sunday August 30, 2026, Central Coast Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire on Risley Creek Road. Engine 72 and Chief Jamie Mason arrived on scene to find a residential structure fully involved in fire. Due to the extent of the fire upon arrival, crews immediately began fire suppression operations while working to protect the surrounding area. Tender 73 arrived shortly afterward and was placed into service to suppo

On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at approximately 11:35 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Highway 20 near milepost 10 east of Toledo. The preliminary investigation indicated a beige 1996 Acura Integra, operated by 19-year old Orion David Sliwka of Salem, was traveling westbound on Highway 20 when it struck what was initially believed to be a deer. The vehicle continued westbound and eventually stopped at a business in Newport.