Jeff Thompson
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A total of 300 Oregon firefighters and 75 engines are being sent to help protect communities threatened by the Southern California wildfires.
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The point of impact for the “atmospheric river” over the Pacific Ocean has moved southward, meaning inland flooding concerns for Oregon have decreased over the past day.
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The average air quality in several areas east of the Cascades is expected to remain at levels considered “unhealthy for sensitive groups” over the next few days.
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Nearly 30,000 Oregonians could stop receiving paychecks if Congress doesn't pass a funding deal by Saturday. Most people in the state won't immediately feel a pinch, but if a shutdown drags on, the impacts are likely to mount.
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The fire has led to closures on the west side of the Waldo Lake recreational area west of La Pine. The lake itself remains open, along with campgrounds and trails east of it.