Salem, OR — SEIU Local 503 made a $2,000 donation to Red Cross of Southwest Oregon today to assist in relief efforts related to the Chetco Bar fire. In addition, the union has created a member assistance fund to provide financial relief directly to SEIU members Read More
WHAT: Due to weather conditions forecasted for this coming weekend, regrettably Sunriver Resort has decided to postpone the 7th Annual Sunriver Half Marathon for a Cause benefiting St. Charles Cancer Services. This includes all running events – the Half Read More
Smoke from wildland fires across Oregon has created unhealthy air quality in Bend over the last few days, and we expect that these conditions may persist at least into next week, according to the Pendleton office of the National Weather Service. This level of air Read More
Due to predicted low relative humidity and strong northeast winds, the National Weather Service has issued aRED FLAG WARNING from 8 p.m. tonight to 9 a.m. Friday for the eastern portion of the Umpqua National Forest. A Red Flag Warning means that current or Read More
Redmond, OR – Three new fires were reported in La Pine today – all were contained quickly. Two new fires were reported on the Post-Paulina Hwy and contained at a half acre or less. McKay Fire – Located east of Hwy 97 and north of FS 21 near McKay Butte, Read More
Infared mapping yesterday provided an updated fire perimeter and acerage of 1,725 with containment remaining at 18%. Crews saw a slight decrease in fire movement today due to heavy area smoke; which shades the area, reducing fire activity. Emphasis remains Read More
ROSEBURG, OR – August 30, 2017 – The Douglas Forest Protective Association and Umpqua National Forest announced today that Industrial Fire Precaution Level IV will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, September 1, throughout the Umpqua National Forest and on all Read More
Redmond, OR – The McKay Fire, located east of Hwy 97 and north of County Road 21 near McKay Butte, is currently estimated at 1,364 acres. Last night, crews and operators were able to get a line around the entire fire and will work to hold and improve those lines today. Read More
Yesterday afternoon, the fire became very active on the private land within the fire perimeter. Crews worked through the night to monitor the area, backburning as needed to keep fire intensity down. With forecasted westerly winds today, crews will continue to focus work Read More
SALEM, Ore.—With the onset of fall salmon seasons, ODFW wants to remind anglers to check salmon and steelhead angling regulations for Oregon coastal bays and rivers. Anglers should note there are no wild coho seasons or expanded Two-Rod Validations in place this Read More
