Environment
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…
Latest Wildfires
Local News
Evacuation levels drop as firefighters make progress on Alder Springs Fire
Wildland firefighters made good progress Wednesday on containing the Alder Springs Fire burning west of Crooked River Ranch,…
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…
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…
Government
Gov. Kotek proposes using $160 million from state’s ‘rainy day fund’ for one-time wildfire funding
Desperate for money to get through the next two wildfire seasons and with few proposals on the table…
Explore
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…
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…
Local News
Wind-driven burn pile sparks Ranchos fire, prompts evacuations
Crews halt spread between homes; fire district closes burning season early amid rising risks
Government
Oregon Republicans say Dems delaying vote on wildfire map repeal to get votes for wildfire funding
Republicans say Democrats are using the bill as a bargaining chip to get Republicans to vote on redirecting…
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