SALEM, Oregon, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: The deadline to register for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been extended to July 2, 2020, for residents of Umatilla County and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation who sustained damage or loss due to the February storms and flooding. Individuals or families that had property damage or loss   more

PORTLAND, Oregon, May 20 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Investigation Portland Field Office issued the following news release on May 19: Welcome to the Oregon FBI's Tech Tuesday segment. This week: building a digital defense against social media scams. With our current crisis, millions of Americans are spending a lot more time at home and online these days. Physical distancing means we rely on virtual socialization more than ever, and bad actors know it. Today, a warning  more

PENDLETON, Oregon, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's U.S. Forest Service unit - Umatilla National Forest - issued the following news release: Due to significant rainfall many rivers and creeks on the Umatilla National Forest are nearing their bank levels and at risk of flooding. Forest officials advise the public to use caution when traveling on or to the Forest, as roads and trails could be impacted by washouts or obstructions (such as rocks or boulders). The Umatilla National Fo  more

PENDLETON, Oregon, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's U.S. Forest Service unit - Umatilla National Forest - issued the following news release: The North Fork John Day Ranger District of the Umatilla National Forest is seeking public comment on the proposed Davis Farm Bill Categorical Exclusion (CE) project (Davis Project), located approximately 35 miles southeast of Ukiah, Oregon. The Forest Service will be accepting comments on the proposal until June 18, 2020. The purpose of this  more

PENDLETON, Oregon, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's U.S. Forest Service unit - Umatilla National Forest - issued the following news release: The North Fork John Day Ranger District has temporarily closed Forest Service Road (FSR) 54 due to several significant washouts caused by the recent rainfall and flooding. FSR 54, also known as Pearson Creek Road, is located approximately 14 miles southeast of Pilot Rock. Closure barriers and signs will be posted on the ground and visitors ca  more