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Eugene logs fifth driest year on record as drought grips Oregon

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By Alan Torres Verified
| The Register-Guard Verified
Aug. 13, 2026, 2:30 p.m. PT Eugene is experiencing its fifth driest year on record, with rainfall significantly below average. Nearly half of the contiguous United States is currently in a state of drought. August is forecast to have above-average temperatures and persistent drought conditions in Oregon. Ongoing drought has made 2026 the fifth driest year on record so far in Eugene, according to federal data. By the end of July, Eugene had seen 14.36 inches of rain in 2026.
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Some areas of Eugene may see more frequent, extended power outages

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By Alan Torres Verified
| The Register-Guard Verified
Aug. 13, 2026, 4:03 a.m. PT The Eugene Water and Electric Board will keep power lines in wildfire safety settings for the rest of the summer. These settings, which cause lines to shut off more easily, affect about 10% of customers in fire-prone areas of Eugene. Customers in affected neighborhoods may experience more frequent and longer power outages, especially overnight.
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25-acre Harness forest fire burning in south Lane County

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By Alan Torres Verified
| Yahoo Verified
25-acre Harness forest fire burning in south Lane County Alan Torres, Eugene Register-Guard Updated Wed, August 12, 2026 at 2:19 PM EDT A wildfire ignited Aug. 11 at the Lane/Douglas county line is estimated to be 25 acres. The Harness 1310 fire is burning in timber land approximately 16 miles south of Cottage Grove between Scotts Valley Road and Weyerhauser Road. According to Lane County's property map, the land is owned by Weyerhauser.
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