Jefferson County

Nearly 4,000 people have been told to evacuate or prepare for evacuation in Deschutes and Jefferson counties. The fire jumped the Deschutes River Monday evening.

Lightning could start new fires, and heavy winds could spur erratic behavior for existing fires. A red flag warning is in place for most of Oregon east of the Cascades.

An irrigation network for farmers in Central Oregon will spend ten million dollars to keep fish out of its canals.

Oregon education and labor officials announced Monday they’re giving schools more than $10 million in grants for career technical programs.Hillsboro High…