My Grant/Harney County

08/31/2026

FIRE UPDATE August 31st:

-McCulley Fire-7 miles NW of Sumpter; Baker & Grant Counties-11,231 Acres-3% Containment
- Big Grass Fire-Skull Creek Rd & Upper Horse Camp Reservoir Rd, Jordan Valley; Malheur & Owyhee Counties -578,637 Acres-94% Containment
-Rowe Creek Complex- Wheeler, Crook, Wasco, & Jefferson Counties-373,927 Acres-92% Containment
-Hagen Fire-4 Miles East of Gibbon; Union & Umatilla Counties -60,975 Acres-45% Containment

Get the ROAD & OUTDOOR REPORT each weekday on KZHC, KJDY & News102 around 6:20AM, 7:20AM, 3:50PM, and 4:50PM on local roads, outdoor reports, and travel tips courtesy of LARKIN TOWING serving Harney County! Need a tow? Assistance? Call 541-589-4861!

08/31/2026

Congratulations Darla and Kristin Long of Seneca, OR.! They have won the EMG Pencil Box Contest. They located the Pencil Box at the Malheur National Forest sign located on Highway 395C just before the climb up Starr Ridge. Kristin and Darla share $200 in cash and hundreds of dollars in merchandise courtesy of this year's sponsors. Thanks to everyone that played!

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

BURNS-The Burns Police Department officially welcomed a newly trained officer to its ranks following the graduation of Officer Trent Ireland from the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Academy.

BURNS-The Burns Police Department officially welcomed a newly trained officer to its ranks following the ...Read More

08/31/2026

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08/31/2026

SUMPTER - Around Snell Hollow, Bourne, and nearby communities, crews are maintaining hose lays, sprinkler systems, pumps, and structure protection equipment to ensure readiness in response to the 11,231 acre McCully Fire.

Find the latest updates below:

https://elkhornmediagroup.com/mccully-fire-north-of-sumpter-surpasses-4000-acres/

08/31/2026

JOHN DAY - Dawn comes to the Blue Mountain Hospital District with nearly 30 years of nursing experience, with a focus on maternal, women’s and family health.

JOHN DAY – Blue Mountain Hospital District has announced that a new provider is coming ...Read More

08/31/2026

FIRE & OUTDOOR REPORT: The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation has advice for folks in level one or two evacuation zones. If you have not evacuated and it is safe to do so, make a quick home inventory list by taking photos or video of each room in your home. Pay close attention to what is on the walls and in drawers and closets. Don’t forget storage areas such as the attic and garage. You can also check your insurance company’s website for an app or checklist that will help. Creating that list will help you after a fire or disaster. Find more information at dfr.oregon.gov.

Get the FIRE & OUTDOOR REPORT each weekday on KZHC, KJDY & News102 at 6:20AM, 7:20AM, 3:20PM, and 4:20PM on local fires, outdoor reports, and travel tips courtesy of Jeanette Radinovich State Farm Insurance!

08/31/2026

BURNS-The Burns Fire Department officially welcomed its newest apparatus, Ladder 112, into service following a traditional "push-in" ceremony.

BURNS-The Burns Fire Department officially welcomed its newest apparatus, Ladder 112, into service following a ...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%