President Joe Biden has declared a major disaster as a result of last summer’s Oregon Road Fire. The declaration, welcomed by Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers and U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, brings federal assistance to supplement recovery efforts in the aftermath of the devastating wildfires.
This was no ordinary opener this year, with many families being affected by the Oregon Road Fire. In order for players to be eligible to participate in the first game, they had to have 12 practices. Reportedly, ten Riverside players were deemed ineligible because they had to miss practice to protect their homes from the fire.
The Deer Park Stags football season started off with a Jamboree, which included the Lakeside Eagles and Newport Grizzlies. Unfortunately, the Riverside Rams would not join the event. During the initial game of the season against East Valley, the Stags took their first triumph.
Wildland Firefighter Victoria Ediger, shares her experiences during the early stages of the Oregon Road Fire. Ediger’s account was originally shared on facebook and reprinted with permission.
The ongoing Oregon Road Fire, scorching through more than 11,000 acres, has cast its shadow over the Deer Park community, triggering a series of reschedulings and venue changes for local events.
Today: Urgent assistance is available for fire evacuees, so make your way to the Disaster Assistance Center today. Whether you need information, support, or resources, the center is here to help you during this challenging time.
Spokane County Fire District #4, utilizing the CodeRED system, has implemented further Level 1 evacuation zones as of 6pm on August 21st for the Oregon Road Fire. This is in conjunction with the existing Level 3 evacuation areas that remain in effect. This was confirmed this morning August 22nd.
During Washington State’s wildfire crisis, Governor Inslee visited Spokane County. With the Oregon and Gray Fires continuing to ravage thousands of acres, Inslee’s presence allows him to better communicate the devastating effect on our state to secure federal aid.
Evacuees fleeing the Oregon Road Fire have a range of resources available to them. We have compiled a list of what is available and how others can help people impacted by the fire. For those interested in volunteering & donating, please contact the organizations listed beforehand, as needs will change over time.
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