A brief Associated Press update reveals that the Governor of California says former President Donald Trump is sending 300 California National Guard members to Oregon. This action highlights evolving federal and state collaborations.

Wildfires spread across Northern California’s wine country and central Oregon, threatening thousands of homes and sending residents scrambling to evacuate. Crews battling the blazes face extreme heat and dry conditions that complicate containment efforts. Officials repeatedly urge caution as the fires continue to expand.

A Monday night cruise along Highway 26 in rural Baker County ended in tragedy when 74-year-old Michael Allen Klaus lost control of his Kawasaki Ninja and slid into a roadside ditch. Oregon State Police say the Stanfield resident died at the scene; no other vehicles were involved.

This week, Oregon invites you to gaze upon the cosmos during Dark Sky Week, featuring special events and stunning stargazing spots under some of the nation’s darkest skies.