State
Pacific Power outlines Oregon wildfire issues, hears concerns at forum
Pacific Power customers turned out last Tuesday at The Expo in Central Point to hear company representatives update…
State
Fire forecasters predict a normal fire season in Central Oregon
A higher risk of large wildfires is expected in parts of the West this summer due to unusually…
Bend
Bend overcame air pollution caused by woodstoves, now a new threat has emerged
When wildfire season is at its peak in late summer, Shalee Hanks-Mink is usually up at the crack…
Local News
Oregon wildfire, smoke experts weigh in on future risks and 2024 season
Oregon’s getting better at preventing and responding to wildfires, experts said Thursday, but much more still needs to…
Bend
Inside the wildland firefighters’ rappel training in Bend
In a forested area west of Bend on Thursday, Sarah Jakober peered up at a blindingly blue Oregon…
State
State Fire Marshal handing out $6 million to help local agencies fight wildfires
As Oregon approaches this year’s wildfire season, state officials are distributing $6 million in grants to help local…
Bend
Continued helicopter activity due to rappel training in Deschutes National Forest
Rappel certification in the Deschutes National Forest will result in heavy helicopter activity west of Bend starting April…
State
U.S. Senate panel calls for extending pay boost for Forest Service firefighters
WASHINGTON — Members of a U.S. Senate Appropriations subcommittee said at a hearing Wednesday they were focused on…
Bend
Family friendly wildfire safety events planned for Central Oregon
Central Oregonians who want to learn more about fire prevention, air quality, and safe practices during wildfire season…
Bend
Prepare for smoke: Deschutes National Forest plans more prescribed burns this year
The number of acres to undergo prescribed burning in the Deschutes National Forest is expected to increase this…
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