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Chas Hundley

Chas Hundley

Salmonberry Trail Foundation seeks new treasurer, sees leadership change

Salmonberry Trail Foundation seeks new treasurer, sees leadership change

The Salmonberry Trail Foundation is looking for a new treasurer, and more in this final update this year on the development of the planned trail stretching from Banks to Tillamook.

Salmonberry Trail Foundation offering guided hikes and a work party in December, January

Salmonberry Trail Foundation offering guided hikes and a work party in December, January

Sometimes, "take a hike" is a friendly invitation, and that seems to be the case with six winter hikes—and a work party—scheduled by the Salmonberry Trail Foundation in December and January in the Buxton and Manning area.

Don't chop down a Christmas tree in the Tillamook State Forest

Don't chop down a Christmas tree in the Tillamook State Forest

Can you go into the Tillamook State Forest and chop down a Christmas tree to put in your living room? No—but you can gather materials to assemble a wreath. Here's how.

Tillamook Forest Center closing soon for season

Tillamook Forest Center closing soon for season

The Tillamook Forest Center will close for the winter season November 27, after one last holiday event. It's not expected to reopen until March of 2024.

Rail salvage begins between Buxton, Banks on Salmonberry route

Rail salvage begins between Buxton, Banks on Salmonberry route

Drive along Highways 47 and 26 between Banks and Buxton recently and notice heavy equipment working on the site of the proposed Salmonberry Trail? That's because the tracks are coming out.

Some campgrounds slated to close for season in Tillamook, Clatsop State Forests

Some campgrounds slated to close for season in Tillamook, Clatsop State Forests

A number of local campgrounds owned and maintained by the Oregon Department of Forestry are closing for the season in the coming days, ODF said.

Fire season to end Sunday

Fire season to end Sunday

Fire season in this corner of Oregon will end Sunday, October 1, the Oregon Department of Forestry said.

Fire danger drops to 'low'

Fire danger drops to 'low'

Highway 6 safety study released

Highway 6 safety study released

ODOT has published a report detailing issues plaguing Highway 6, but cautions that no funding exists to tackle most of the work.

Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency to meet September 27

Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency to meet September 27

Those interested in the development of the Salmonberry Trail can follow along online—and in-person in Wheeler with an RSVP—at a Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency (STIA) meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, September 27 from 1 to 4 p.m.