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ODF has sent 26 firefighters and 2 reps to North Carolina to help battle wildfires. The deployment is part of a mutual aid agreement, returning support received in 2024. Crews are assigned to the Black Cove incident, with Oregon ensuring its own fire readiness remains a top priority.

Galesville Dam helped prevent catastrophic flooding in Douglas County. By managing water levels strategically, officials avoided an uncontrolled spillover, protecting communities from severe damage and highlighting the dam’s critical role in flood control.

On Thursday, March 13, 2025, a group of skiers encountered an avalanche while skiing on the north/northwest side of Mt. Bailey within the motorized closure area. The group was the fourth of the day to take part in cat skiing at Mt. Bailey, a service provided through Diamond Lake

Missing child Dane Paulsen, who vanished on March 1, was found deceased in the Siletz River, three miles downstream from his family's property. Authorities and volunteers conducted an extensive search before the discovery. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office asks for privacy as the family grieves.