Lincoln County Commissioner Casey Miller submitted individual comments today to the White House Office of Management and Budget, (OMB) concerning its proposed government-wide rewrite of federal grant regulations. "Lincoln County should not be left to absorb the harm and uncertainty created by changing federal policies. I will continue to advocate for our residents, local governments, nonprofits, and service providers—and insist that federal decisions protect, rather than dest

Wildland and structural firefighters working on the East Evans Creek Fire, located approximately seven miles west of Shady Cove, continue to make progress, building line around the perimeter and protecting homes and structures near the fire’s edge. Containment lines built overnight have held, and firefighters continue to build on that progress. The fire is currently estimated to be 2,656 acres; an infrared (IR) flight is planned for this evening to confirm the fire’s current

Statewide fire restrictions remain in effect for all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout Oregon and Washington, and many local regions have additional restrictions in place. BLM leaders encourage all visitors to be aware of all active restrictions and closures as warmer weather sets in around the Pacific Northwest. “Every individual's choices directly impact community safety,” said Kim Prill, BLM Oregon/Washington Acting State Director. “Just one spark can start