Public asked to continue helping prevent wildfires this Labor Day Weekend

Public asked to continue helping prevent wildfires this Labor Day Weekend

LAKEVIEW, Ore. – For many people, Labor Day weekend is traditionally enjoyed time to recreate on area public lands or work on outdoor projects. Even with recent cooler temperatures, fire danger remains Extreme. Fire officials from the South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership (SCOFMP) ask the public to stay vigilant with anything that can start a wildfire this Labor Day Weekend.

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Gov. Brown Calls for a health and safe Labor Day weekend, end to violence in Portland [VIDEO]

Gov. Brown Calls for a health and safe Labor Day weekend, end to violence in Portland [VIDEO]

PORTLAND, Ore. - Governor Kate Brown today called on Oregonians to do their part to help stop the spread of COVID-19 over the holiday weekend, in order to keep Oregon on the path to reopening more schools for in-person instruction and keeping businesses open. She noted that previous holiday weekends have caused COVID-19 numbers to spike, urging Oregonians to stay local and avoid large gatherings that could spread the disease.

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Closure Order lifted adding to Labor Day recreation opportunities

Closure Order lifted adding to Labor Day recreation opportunities

ALTURAS, Calif. —Labor Day Weekend has once again arrived, heralding to many their last chance to get out and enjoy all that nature provides. While outdoor recreation demand soars everywhere, firefighters are also grappling with the most acres burned on the Modoc National Forest since 1910.

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Air Quality Forecast Favorable for the Long Weekend

Air Quality Forecast Favorable for the Long Weekend

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – The containment of regional wildfires finds the local forecast for air quality to be positive. Klamath County Public Health officials are optimistic that Labor Day Weekend will find the air quality index in the moderate range.

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Free Fishing on Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day Weekend in Oregon

Free Fishing on Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day Weekend in Oregon

It’s free to fish, crab or clam in Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 1 and Sunday, Sept. 2.

During these two days, no fishing licenses or tags (including a Combined Angling Tag or Columbia River Basin Endorsement) are required to fish, crab or clam anywhere in Oregon for both residents and non-residents.

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