Tillamook Forest Center plans spring reopening
The Tillamook Forest Center is expected to open next year in March.
“We are anxious to reopen and host visitors with smiles and an overdue hello,” the center said.
Chas Hundley
Red Flag Warning issued for region as possibility of lightning looms
The Portland office of the National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning in effect until 6 a.m. Wednesday. Possibility of lightning and wind gusts raise danger of "numerous fire starts," including on the east slopes of the northern Coast Range.
'A short update on fire season' in this corner of Oregon
While some large wildfires have taken hold in some parts of the state, the Northwest Oregon Fire Protection Association has been quiet, officials with the Oregon Department of Forestry noted.
Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency meeting virtually August 8
Those interested in the development of the Salmonberry Trail can follow along at a Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency (STIA) meeting, scheduled for Monday, August 8 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Oregon State Police seek help in solving cold case
Highway 6 striping project expected to cause delays through Thursday
Heading to the Tillamook Forest this week? Plan for extra time on Highway 6.
Fire danger will increase in Tillamook State Forest this week
Restrictions in the Tillamook State Forest and surrounding areas will increase this week in the face of increasing fire danger.
Lawsuit on state’s management of forestland moves to Oregon Supreme Court
Linn and 12 other counties, including Washington and Tillamook, have asked the Oregon Supreme Court to review a ruling reversing a $1.1 billion verdict in a case over the state’s management of forestland and revenue from timber harvests.
What does fire season mean for those working and playing in the Tillamook Forest?
With fire season beginning early Monday morning in the Tillamook Forest, what does that mean for those working, living, and playing here?
Fire season begins statewide
With the Northwest Oregon district entering fire season early Monday morning, all of the state’s Oregon Department of Forestry districts are now officially in fire season.