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Cram Fire grows to 77,000 acres, shifts direction southward
The Cram Fire in Jefferson and Wasco counties increased in size Wednesday as wildfire crews battled high temperatures…
July 17, 2025
Environment
Hugs and tears: Crooked River Ranch residents flee Alder Springs Wildfire
CROOKED RIVER RANCH — For many Crooked River Ranch residents, the Alder Springs Fire has come a little bit…
June 17, 2025
Environment
Alder Springs Fire grows to 2,500 acres, prompts evacuations in Crooked River Ranch
Wildland firefighter crews continued to battle a large, wind-driven brush fire on Tuesday that has burned over 2,500…
June 17, 2025
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Forest Service approves Green Ridge restoration project in western Jefferson County
The Deschutes National Forest has finalized plans for a large-scale forest health initiative in western Jefferson County, near…
June 12, 2025
Local News
Healthy soil is key to Vibbert’s success
Sean Vibbert was adamant “We would not be in business today had we not changed our practices.”
June 9, 2025
Local News
Cyrus family members join in on preservation work at historic orchard
Four generations of the Cyrus family came to the orchard May 30 to witness and help with the…
June 3, 2025
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Orphaned bobcat kittens get care at Think Wild
A pair of orphaned bobcat kittens have been admitted to a local wildlife hospital for care and rehabilitation.…
June 2, 2025
Climate
Merkley warns of ‘tumultuous’ fire season amid federal cuts to wildfire support
Officials across Oregon say they will have enough firefighters on hand to battle expected wildfires this summer, but…
June 2, 2025
Environment
Juniper clear cut bill designed to conserve groundwater
A bill designed to thin out or eliminate juniper trees from potentially thousands of acres in rural parts…
May 30, 2025
Lifestyle
Priday Ranch: A legacy of stewardship shapes vital steelhead habitat today
Once a 19th-century cattle operation, the Priday Ranch now protects vital steelhead habitat and showcases the long-term power…
May 27, 2025
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