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Chas Hundley

Chas Hundley

Fire danger drops to ‘moderate’ as fall rains begin

Fire danger drops to ‘moderate’ as fall rains begin

Rain has finally doused the region, and fire danger in Oregon Department of Forestry-protected lands in and around the Tillamook Forest is now listed at “moderate” as of Wednesday. That doesn’t mean the risk is gone.

Brush fire 'under control' near Reehers Camp

Brush fire 'under control' near Reehers Camp

A three-acre wildfire located near Reehers Camp at the eastern edge of the Tillamook State Forest is "under control," Banks Fire said.

Lawsuit by 13 counties against state over logging practices ends at Oregon Supreme Court

Lawsuit by 13 counties against state over logging practices ends at Oregon Supreme Court

The Oregon Supreme Court has ended a six-year legal battle between the state and 13 western Oregon counties over logging practices by declining to hear the case.

Fire danger moving to 'high' Tuesday morning

Fire danger moving to 'high' Tuesday morning

In Zones 2 and 3 of the Northwest District, the general public will see fire danger raised from “moderate” to “high” starting Tuesday at 1 a.m.

Tillamook Forest Center plans spring reopening

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.

Red Flag Warning issued for region as possibility of lightning looms

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

'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

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

Oregon State Police seek help in solving cold case

Highway 6 striping project expected to cause delays through Thursday

Highway 6 striping project expected to cause delays through Thursday

Heading to the Tillamook Forest this week? Plan for extra time on Highway 6.