Gov. Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency Wednesday, citing the threat of Oregon’s wildfire season. This week alone wildfires have burned more than 38,000 acres in the state, according to the Oregon Department of Forestry.

Kotek is urging Oregonians to prepare for wildfires as the Summer season is only getting hotter and drier and more dangerous for the state.That's why on Wednesd

Governor Tina Kotek has declared a State of Emergency in Oregon due to the imminent threat of wildfires, effective July 16, 2025.

Declaration allows responders to use all necessary and appropriate resources of the state to support wildfire response. SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Governor Tina Kotek declared a State of Emergency on Wednesday due to the imminent threat of wildfire in an executive order that extends through the rest of the calendar year.

Governor Tina Kotek on Wednesday morning declared a State of Emergency across Oregon due to the increasing threat of wildfires, warning that high temperatures and dry conditions are expected to fuel more destructive blazes through the end of 2025.

Severe flash flooding across the tri-state area on Monday caused subway delays and road closures across the Big Apple and pushed New Jersey to declare a state of emergency. All five boroughs and Nassau County are under a flash flood warning through midnight.

A group of Republican state senators is calling on the Governor to declare a statewide energy emergency, citing what they describe as growing concerns over grid reliability and soaring utility costs.

Gov. Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency in Oregon on July 16 that will last through end of the year due to the imminent threat of wildfire.

Gov. Tina Kotek has declared a State of Emergency in response to the imminent wildfire threat, effective starting July 16 and continuing through the end of the year.