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Chas Hundley

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Hillsboro hunter killed by elk in Tillamook County

Hillsboro hunter killed by elk in Tillamook County

A Hillsboro man has died after an elk he wounded while bow hunting gored him to death. According to the Oregon State Police, Mark David, 66, was hunting on private property in the area of Trask Road in Tillamook County on Saturday, August 29 when he wounded a 5×5

Fire danger will move to 'High' Thursday morning for much of Tillamook Forest

Fire danger will move to 'High' Thursday morning for much of Tillamook Forest

NW OREGON – Temperatures are expected to soar into the upper 90’s this weekend, according to the Portland branch of the National Weather Service, and the Oregon Department of Forestry will place much of the region on “High” fire danger beginning Thursday, August 13 at 1 a.m. “This is

Stream restoration projects continue on Gales Creek in Tillamook Forest

Stream restoration projects continue on Gales Creek in Tillamook Forest

GALES CREEK – Over the past two years, staff from the Oregon Department of Forestry and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife have planted 1,000 western red cedars along a mile-long stretch of Gales Creek in the Tillamook State Forest. “As these trees grow, they’ll provide shade to

Salmonberry Trail officials seek members for planning committee

Salmonberry Trail officials seek members for planning committee

TIMBER – The Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency is forging ahead with plans for the Salmonberry Trail, and for the next portion of the trail planning process, seeks members of the Timber community and other members of far west Washington County for the Canyon and River segments of the Salmonberry Trail. “The

Fire Season Begins Statewide

Fire Season Begins Statewide

OREGON – Fire season began July 1 for the Tillamook State Forest beginning July 1, and as of Monday, July 6, the rest of the state’s ODF protected lands have followed suit, according to the Oregon Department of Forestry. ODF’s Southwest Oregon was the first area in the state

Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency will meet Oct. 11 in Tillamook

Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency will meet Oct. 11 in Tillamook

Tillamook–The Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency (STIA) will hold a board meeting on Friday, October 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Port of Tillamook Bay Officers’ Mess Hall, 6825 Officers’ Row Road just outside of Tillamook. The board is expected to discuss a number of

Tillamook Forest Heritage Trust will host 'Routebeer' event to recognize supporters

Tillamook Forest Heritage Trust will host 'Routebeer' event to recognize supporters

TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST – The Tillamook Forest Heritage Trust, an Oregon nonprofit organization that has spearheaded projects and initiatives in the Tillamook State Forest such as the Tillamook Forest Center, the Salmonberry Trail, and the State Forests Recreation Fund is hosting a gathering to honor their supporters and contributors on Saturday,

River cleanup comes to the Wilson River on September 21

River cleanup comes to the Wilson River on September 21

TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST – The Tillamook-based nonprofit Wilson River Cleanup Group (WRCG) is holding its annual river cleanup September 21, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The group wants to make sure the river may be enjoyed by all, so it annually organizes a cleanup day where participants

OHV trails reopen in Tillamook State Forest, Columbia Co. fires now at 5

OHV trails reopen in Tillamook State Forest, Columbia Co. fires now at 5

VERNONIA – Oregon Department of Forestry officials now say that the number of confirmed fires from lightning strikes early Thursday morning has grown to five, with crews investigating reports of three more smoke plumes. A storm cell moved through the region overnight, with multiple lightning strikes recorded in Columbia County northeast

ODF, South Fork Forest Camp crews mobilize to fight small Columbia Co. wildfires

ODF, South Fork Forest Camp crews mobilize to fight small Columbia Co. wildfires

VERNONIA – A storm cell moved through the region overnight, with multiple lightning strikes recorded in Columbia County north of Vernonia around 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Thursday, August 29. At least four small fires ignited as a result, with crews from the Oregon Department of Forestry, fire