MERLIN, Ore. — The Oregon National Guard were ready to help fight fires in Southern Oregon earlier this year than ever before. Normally, it can take around 10 days to certify and train soldiers for work on the fire lines. ...
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — Hundreds of Oregon National Guard members are in Southern Oregon to help put out some of the region’s largest wildfires. They’ll be assisting the Oregon Department of Forestry on the Garner Complex as well as the ...
Oregon – As multiple fires burn across the region… the Oregon national guard has stepped in to support firefighters on the front lines. The national guard steps in whenever there are fires burning that require the attention of multiple agencies. ...
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Governor Kate Brown has issued a statewide wildfire emergency, meaning the Oregon National Guard has been activated to assist firefighters across the state. The governor’s declaration allows the Oregon Department of Forestry to take advantage of ...
HORNBROOK, Calif.– Sisikiyou County is getting additional support from the National Guard and other law enforcement agencies across the state. According to the sheriff’s office, there are 74 law enforcement personnel currently supporting the local agencies. Those include 38 National Guard ...
SALEM, Ore. – Oregon Governor Kate Brown is praising legislation authorizing additional financial aid for Oregon National Guard soldiers and airmen seeking degrees. Oregon House Bill 4035 lays out requirements to qualify Oregon National Guard members to receive state-funded assistance ...
Medford, Ore. — Local firefighters may have extra help this fire season. Oregon’s senators helped secure millions in funding to train members of the Air National Guard to fight wildfires. Now that the funding is good to go, the National Guard ...
SALEM, Ore. – Oregon’s governor is coming out against President Donald Trump’s plan to send National Guard troops to the United States’ southern border. On April 4, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen said, “In an effort to prevent ...
Siskiyou Co., Calif. — For months, the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office has been serving search warrants on illegal marijuana grows. On Thursday, they were assisted by California Highway Patrol and the National Guard on 19 raids. Officials said in the ...
Klamath Falls, Ore. – A man killed along with his wife in a plane crash has been identified as an airman who served with the Oregon Air National Guard. 54-year-old Juan Canopii and his wife, 60-year-old Chantal Canopii, died when ...