novaTopFlexHype for the Future 136B: Westernmost Counties in Kansas
Introduction Within the State of Kansas, the westernmost portion is situated within a total of seven (7) counties, four (4) of which represent the Mountain Time Zone within the area. The three (3) counties not in the Mountain Time Zone are associated with the remainder of the State and are situated within the boundaries of Central Time. Today, the counties are, from north to south, Cheyenne, Sherman, Wallace, Greeley, Hamilton, Stanton, and Morton. The county seats are, in the same order, […]
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Jaimee Whitfield, Reporter
30 minutes ago · Jun 14 at 1:54 PM
Firefighters successfully held the Ferry Fire fire in its footprint and achieved 43% containment, despite continued high winds throughout the area yesterday.
With more accurate mapping being compiled by resources on the ground and from the air, the acreage is now at 10,359 acres.
217 firefighting personnel are being supported by the Central Oregon Type 3 Incident Management Team based out of the Sherman County Fairgrounds in Moro, Oregon.
Yesterday firefighters continued to strengthen and construct handline and dozerline as needed to contain the fires edge. Minimal Impact Suppression Tactics (MIST) are being used in areas along the John Day River Wild and Scenic Corridor to help in minimizing potential long term effects of fire suppression tactics. Resources who worked through Thursday night rested Friday and will be available to support this incident and/or other fire needs today.
Today the weather is predicted to be similar to previous days, with temperatures in the mid 70’s and westerly winds. Firefighting resources will continue mop-up efforts, line construction and strengthening containment lines. Air resources remain available as needed.
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Jaimee Whitfield, Reporter
Jun 14 at 1:41 PM EDT
6/14/25, FERRY FIRE update at 09:30 am
There have been some evacuation zone updates.
The fire has burn approximately 12,000 acres and is 46% contained. Crews were able to maintain the perimeter around the fire last night and made headway on containment.
Hotshots are working on the south end to stop progression, so you will see crews working in that area today.
Use the below link for the interactive Wildfire Awareness Map for up to date evacuation zones. Live evacuation map: RAPTOR
BLM expects the river to open today.
End of update.
Per Sherman County Emergency Services on Facebook.
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The Sherman County Emergency Services has expanded the LEVEL 2 - BE SET - EVACUATION.
The expanded evacuation area now includes: Starvation Lane and Highway 206 on the north side, down to Higley Loop where it meets Fairview Road on the south side. And from John Day River on the east side, over to Fairview Road on the west side.
Power company crews are working in the area and have de-energized parts of the power grid to support public safety operations.
Residents should stay alert, follow all directions from emergency crews, and be prepared to evacuate if conditions change.
Have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts, such as cell phone notifications, local media, weather radios, and trusted online sources.
Per Frontier Regional 911 on Facebook.
The live RAPTOR evacuation map can be viewed here.
The fire is now 5000 acres per the National Interagency Fire Center.
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Jessi Clark-White, Reporter
Jun 12 at 4:08 PM EDT
The Level 2 evacuation area has been expanded, per the RAPTOR evacuation map to view)https://www.arcgis.com/apps/PublicInformation/index.html?appid=f8a0d8814a67445a9e6bf3485f4fd24f&extent=-120.6135,45.4210,-120.4179,45.5003
Jun 12 at 4:14 PM EDT
Last night at 8:30 PM, Frontier Regional 911 started receiving reports of a growing fire near Cottonwood State Park in Sherman and Gilliam Counties. The first call came in, followed by several more, including text-to-911 messages.
Dispatchers immediately relayed information to fire crews and coordinated a multi-agency response. Firefighters remain on scene and continue working to contain the fire.
At 11:40 AM today, Sherman County Emergency Services requested a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice.
The alert covers:
-Areas south of Highway 206 and Monkland Lane
-Between John Day River and Fairview Road
-Areas north of where Higley Loop turns to Fairview Road
If you will need assistance evacuating persons with additional needs, call: Frontier Regional 911 Center at (541) 384 -2080
If you are experiencing an immediate life safety issue call 911.
This is still an active situation. If you’re in the affected area, stay aware, follow updates, and be ready to leave if evacuation levels change. We’ll keep posting updates as we get them. We appreciate the strong partnership between Frontier and field response agencies who are working this incident.
Update from Frontier Regional 911 on Facebook
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Jessi Clark-White, Reporter
Jun 12 at 2:05 PM EDT
The fire is now 2900 acres per the National Interagency Fire Center.
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Jessi Clark-White, Reporter
Jun 12 at 1:51 PM EDT
"Since our last post, the fire has intensified, resulting in Highway 206 being CLOSED to all through traffic between Condon and Wasco. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes.
Current resources assigned to the incident:
3 Hotshot crews
3 engines
2 helicopters
Aerial support operations are active today. For everyone’s safety, do NOT fly drones in the area—unauthorized drones can ground firefighting aircraft and delay suppression efforts.
We’ll continue to share updates as they become available. Stay safe and follow all emergency orders." Per Gilliam County Sheriff's Office on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/share/1CKLiHnENx/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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Katlyn C, Staff Reporter
Jun 12 at 12:42 PM EDT
Structures/Evacuations: The John Day River is not closed through the area, approximately River Mile 40 to 48. However, active water dipping by helicopters from the River will be taking place for several days. Boaters are asked to not stop or linger in the active fire zone and follow all direction from on-site Fire personnel.
Fire Crews/Resources: Interagency fire crews are suppressing the new wildfire start with the following resources:
3 Hotshot Crews
3 Engines
2 Helicopters
Fire info line: 541-316-7711
Start Date: June 12, 2025
Location: 43.619500, -121.613667, approximately 1.5 miles south of Cottonwood Canyon State Park, on the John Day River
Jurisdiction: Bureau of Land Management, State of Oregon, Private Lands
Fire Size: 2500 Acres
Containment: 0%
Fuels: Grass, brush
Visit the official source for wildfire information in Central Oregon at centraloregonfire.org for wildfire updates or follow fire information on X/Twitter @CentralORfire. Call 9-1-1 to report a wildfire. For smoke and air quality information visit fire.airnow.gov.
https://centraloregonfire.org/2025/06/12/wildfire-fact-sheet-ferry-fire/
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Michael Silvester, Staff Reporter
Jun 12 at 7:45 AM EDT
The fire has been updated to be 2,000 acres, per WildCAD.
Evan Jacobs, Reporter
Jun 12 at 2:40 AM EDT
The fire is now 500 acres per the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC). Additionally, this incident is now known as the Ferry Fire (262).
Evan Jacobs, Reporter
· Jun 12 at 1:18 AM EDT
The fire has been located on the Sherman County side of the John Day River. Additional firefighting resources from COIDC (Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Center) are en route and responding as of this post. Crews are actively assessing the fire. Updates on containment, size, and potential threats will be shared as more information becomes available. Cottonwood Canyon State Park is not currently affected by this fire. The park remains outside the fire perimeter, and no closures are in place at this time.
Please stay clear of the area and allow emergency crews room to operate safely.
DoomsdaysCWFeds OK #NaturalGasPipeline expansion in #PacificNorthwest over #environmentalist #protests
By CLAIRE RUSH
Updated 6:41 PM EDT, October 19, 2023
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — "Federal regulators on Thursday approved the expansion of a natural gas pipeline in the Pacific Northwest over the protest of environmental groups and top officials in West Coast states, who said it goes against the region’s plans to address #ClimateChange and could pose a #wildfire risk.
"The project, known as GTN Xpress, aims to expand the capacity of the Gas Transmission Northwest pipeline, which runs through Idaho, Washington and Oregon, by about 150 million cubic feet (4.2 million cubic meters) of natural gas per day. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission gave it the green light in a vote on Thursday.
"#TCEnergy plans to modify three compressor stations along the pipeline — in #KootenaiCounty, #Idaho; #WallaWalla County, #Washington; and #ShermanCounty, #Oregon. Compressor stations help maintain the pressure and flow of gas over long distances in a pipeline.
"Environmental groups criticized the decision."
https://apnews.com/article/natural-gas-pipeline-pacific-northwest-5e9c79c412b407ddc9bcb21c1ff8ee26
Feds OK natural gas pipeline expansion in Pacific Northwest
Federal regulators have approved the expansion of a natural gas pipeline in the Pacific Northwest over the protest of environmental groups and top West Coast officials. The project aims to expand the capacity of the Gas Transmission Northwest pipeline by about 150 million cubic feet of natural gas per day. The pipeline runs more than 1,300 miles through Idaho, Washington and Oregon. The owner of the pipeline, TC Energy, says the project is needed due to growing demand. It’s opposed by environmental groups and officials including U.S. senators, governors and attorneys general from Washington, Oregon and California. Those officials say the pipeline expansion would undermine their states’ climate goals to reduce emissions.