Kotek: Devastation remains from Harney County flooding

Kotek: Devastation remains from Harney County flooding

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- In a special Eye on Northwest Politics this week, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek discussed everything from how President Trump’s tariffs and executive orders affect the state, to her agenda on homelessness and education in the legislature. But the governor also touched on how major flooding inundated Harney County and the Burns Paiute Reservation, prompting her to declare a state of emergency on March 31. “Historic” rainfall and…

Against the odds: McLean County baseball riding wave of resilience after devastating floods

When historic flooding swept through McLean County earlier this month, it left baseball fields under water, schools shuttered, and activities suspended indefinitely. For more than two weeks, McLean County High School’s baseball players never touched a ball, their season seemingly washed away along with so many other routines of normal life. Continue reading Against the odds: McLean County baseball riding wave of resilience after devastating floo…