Wildfires
Four homes destroyed as Cram Fire grows to 94,000 acres
The Cram Fire in Jefferson and Wasco counties has burned four homes and other structures as it continues…
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Environment
New burn technology to be tested in Skyline Forest west of Bend
Pilot project aims to cut wildfire risk and smoke from slash piles The Oregon Department of Forestry is…
Local News
Homeless camp residents help stop Juniper Ridge Fire in Bend
Deputy fire marshal credits encampment’s help in high-wind fire fight Homeless encampment residents from Juniper Ridge helped keep…
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…
Government
Oregon governor declares state of emergency over wildfire threat
The state is in critical fire danger because of “extreme high temperatures” that forecasters say will last for…
Climate
Cram Fire explodes to over 64,000 acres, inundates Bend with smoke
Hot temperatures and strong gusts in Central Oregon kept firefighters busy Tuesday as they worked hard to get…
Local News
Highland fire near Prineville reaches 75 percent containment
The Highland fire burning south of Prineville is now 75 percent contained and remains at 719 acres as…
Local News
Fire restrictions expand to wilderness areas in Deschutes National Forest
Fire restrictions will expand Friday to include all wilderness areas in the Deschutes National Forest, as hot, dry…
Local News
Built to survive wildfire: Sisters-area home leads Oregon’s push for fire resilience
Certified by insurance-backed safety group, the Tollgate home could be a model for lowering risk — and restoring…
Local News
Cram Fire forces early closure of Wasco County youth camp
Nearly 600 teens sent home as Cram Fire grows near the Washington Family Ranch The Washington Family Ranch…
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