Gov. Tina Kotek declared drought emergencies in Jackson County and five counties in Eastern and Central Oregon on Thursday.
Her declaration unlocks emergency tools for communities, including assistance for local water users and greater flexibility on how water sources are used.
On April 1, the Jackson County Board of Commissioners unanimously declared a local drought emergency and requested a declaration on the county’s behalf from the governor.
Cascade Christian sophomore Blake Patereau set an early tone during Thursday afternoon’s District 7 doubleheader, hitting a pair of home runs and throwing a two-hit shutout as the top-ranked Challengers recorded an 11-0 win over Rogue River in Rogue River.
Patereau hit his third home run of the day as the Challengers completed the sweep by winning the nightcap 16-3 in five innings.
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