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As reported by the Oregon Capital Chronicle, smoke and smog are severely impacting much of Oregon's air quality, state officials announced on Wednesday. By mid-day, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) had issued an air…
Oregon's wildfire season shows no signs of slowing, with 1.3 million acres already burned or currently burning across the state, and 34 large fires still active. Five of these fires have each consumed over 100,000 acres.…
As an Oregonian, it's hard to believe the sheer number of fires currently ravaging our beautiful state. The Town Gulch Fire in Baker County, now estimated at a staggering 10,000 acres, is just one of the…
On Thursday evening July 25th, a tanker plane that was fighting wildfires in Eastern Oregon went missing. The plane and pilot were reported missing at 6:50 PM after it was sent out to fight the Falls…
In a concerning report from OPB, wildfires are once again ravaging the West, with Oregon, California, and Washington bearing the brunt. This summer has been particularly alarming for us Oregonians who have watched these fires grow…
With 38 significant, uncontrolled wildfires raging across 838,908 acres in Oregon and Washington, the Northwest region has become the highest firefighting priority in the United States. Oregon bears the brunt of this devastation, with 91.5% of…
In some areas of Deschutes County, residents were urged to evacuate immediately to ensure their safety and to enable public safety personnel to assist them effectively. A small wildfire in central Oregon rapidly expanded on Tuesday,…
We've got some good news just in time for the summer hiking season: Butte Creek Falls is about to re-open after being closed since 2020 due to wildfires! We love hiking, waterfalls, and forest bathing in…
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is issuing a caution to residents about the hazards of feeding wild bears, following a distressing incident involving a black bear near Eugene. According to ODFW, the bear…
As the Bedrock Fire in the Willamette National Forest edges closer to containment, currently at 57% over its vast 31,579-acre expanse, the focus of firefighters is pivoting to address newer fires ignited by recent lightning surges…
As of a recent update from the U.S. Forest Service - Willamette National Forest page on Facebook, there is an urgent notice for residents and visitors alike concerning popular recreation spots in the McKenzie River corridor,…
PORTLAND, Ore. — Canada's raging wildfires are set to impact views in both Oregon and Washington this Saturday. Known for its breathtaking vistas, Portland will soon be enveloped in a smoky haze, leading to compromised air…
