Evita Garza joined the KEZI 9 News team as a news reporter in June 2019.
Evita Garza joined the KEZI 9 News team as a news reporter in June 2019.
Evita was born and raised in Portland, graduating from the University of Oregon with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. While in school, Evita interned at KOIN 6 News, the CBS affiliate in Portland. She also reported and produced for UO’s student-run broadcasts, Duck TV News and Oregon News.
An Oregon native, Evita is excited to be telling stories in her home state.
When she’s not chasing stories, Evita loves trying new foods, movies and hanging out with her dog.
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The Idleyld Trading Post and Deli in Idleyld Park reopened their doors Saturday after being evacuated for two weeks.
Lone Rock Resources, based in Roseburg, sent 50 of their operational employees to fight the fire when it started last Tuesday.
Officials said 700 adult fish have been saved.
Officials said fire activity picked up Wednesday in the east and south east part of the fire.
As the Archie Creek Fire continues to burn and evacuees try to figure out their next move, the community is stepping in to help.
Here's what to know.
The fire merged with the Star Mountain Fire.
The fire has sparked Level 2 and 3 evacuation orders.
In 2004, Rebecca Machain, then 15, was accused of shooting and killing her nephew at their home.
An attempt to bring positivity to the community could be a liability risk for the city.
Data is updated nightly.
| County | Confirmed | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Multnomah | 6818 | 130 |
| Marion | 4447 | 90 |
| Washington | 4289 | 58 |
| Umatilla | 2913 | 41 |
| Clackamas | 2256 | 61 |
| Malheur | 1527 | 23 |
| Jackson | 1039 | 4 |
| Lane | 964 | 15 |
| Deschutes | 769 | 12 |
| Yamhill | 738 | 14 |
| Jefferson | 513 | 8 |
| Polk | 502 | 15 |
| Morrow | 488 | 6 |
| Lincoln | 472 | 13 |
| Linn | 466 | 13 |
| Union | 435 | 2 |
| Benton | 285 | 6 |
| Klamath | 273 | 2 |
| Hood River | 245 | 0 |
| Wasco | 234 | 3 |
| Douglas | 209 | 3 |
| Josephine | 183 | 2 |
| Columbia | 154 | 1 |
| Coos | 138 | 0 |
| Clatsop | 117 | 0 |
| Baker | 90 | 2 |
| Crook | 60 | 1 |
| Tillamook | 48 | 0 |
| Lake | 28 | 0 |
| Wallowa | 28 | 1 |
| Curry | 27 | 0 |
| Sherman | 18 | 0 |
| Harney | 12 | 0 |
| Gilliam | 8 | 0 |
| Grant | 8 | 0 |
| Unassigned | 0 | 0 |
| Wheeler | 0 | 0 |
