Pacific University is launching a 3-year bachelor’s degree program.

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A series of lightning storms across Oregon have left a trail of wildfires, causing firefighters and communities to race to contain them. Roughly 1.5 million acres have burned so far — more than four times last year’s total. Monica Carrillo-Casas [kah-REE-yo kah-SUS] reports.

LEDE: Washington’s former governors are split over the state’s new tax-the-rich policy. Reporter Sarah Mizes-Tan [MYE-zehz tan] has more.

Roseburg will look at potentially creating two urban campgrounds on parking lots downtown.

The Rowe Creek Fire Complex has climbed to nearly 300,000 acres, forcing evacuations in several parts of Central Oregon.

Roseburg is once again trying to create an urban campground for homeless residents.

As fires spread throughout the state, Oregonians are finding ways to help those who are most impacted.

Seattle police say they've recovered three guns from the scene of the Seattle Center shooting that left three people dead

LEDE:

Former Washington state governors are taking sides over a new law to tax the rich.

State Government reporter Sarah Mizes-Tan [MYE-zehz tan] has more.

The Bench Fire burning west of Madras ((MAD-russ)) in Central Oregon has reached more than 40-thousand acres, and was zero-percent contained as of Tuesday morning.