Oregon residents have been grappling with the repercussions of an unprecedented summer heatwave. However, there might be a silver lining coming our way in the form of some unexpected rainfall. According to recent updates from KGW's Chief Meteorologist, Matt Zaffino,...
With each summer in Oregon, the once serene, picture-postcard landscapes are now facing increasing threats of rapidly-spreading wildfires. Recent years have painted a grim picture of what has become the new normal for the state's summer months, with the Lookout Fire...
The Flat Fire is currently ablaze in what is historically Oregon's most frequently impacted area by wildfires. Noteworthy large-scale fires in this region from recent years include the Biscuit fire in 2002, Chetco Bar in 2017, and Klondike in 2018. The Flat Fire, a...
In the latest developments of the Tunnel 5 Fire in the Columbia River Gorge, evacuation plans have been adjusted while containment efforts strive to control the blaze. This article provides a comprehensive update on the current situation, incorporating information...
Sunday witnessed the outbreak of a swiftly progressing wildfire in the vicinity of Underwood, Washington, located in the scenic Columbia River Gorge. The fire ignited approximately at 11:19 am, as per the records of Skamania County Sheriff's Office. This alarming...
While much of Oregon is under heat advisories, Southern Oregon is under excessive heat warnings, red flag warnings, and fire watches this weekend and is preparing for thunderstorms and potential new fires. Many new wildfires have already started due to lightning...
The Illinois River Trail in the Siskiyou Mountains has finally opened to the public after two decades of closure. A volunteer group has spent years trying to restore the path after it was blocked by the Biscuit Fire in 2002. Trailblazing Through the Ashes: The...
As of July 17th, 2021 the Bootleg Fire in Southern Oregon (currently the nation's largest burning fire), has burned 281,208 acres, and has a fire perimeter of 200 miles. To give you an idea of how large the Bootleg fire is, it's larger than the size of Crater Lake...
Two new wildfires have been reported in Oregon this weekend, and one of them has triggered, 'Go Now' evacuation orders for nearby residents. S-503 Fire Near Mount Hood Oregon The new S-503 wildfire southeast of Mount Hood is currently estimated at 800 acres and is...
Baby Yoda, a character from the Disney Plus series The Mandalorian has been making the rounds from fire camp to fire camp in Oregon in the last few days. A five year old boy named Carver decided he wanted to help firefighters fight loneliness out on the lines by...
As wildfires rage and people continue to evacuate their homes and property, livestock and pets are being housed at fairgrounds across the state of Oregon. The animals are being taken care of by volunteers in some cases, or by their owners who have sheltered nearby....
A Clackamas County Sheriff's deputy was put on administrative leave after he made comments in a September 11th, 2020 video that were considered inappropriate regarding Antifa and Oregon's wildfires. According to Sheriff Roberts, "The Sheriff's Office mission is to...