Several existing fires in Oregon grew yesterday, with the greatest growth on the Chetco Bar Fire in Curry County in southwest Oregon. Overnight strong north winds pushed the fire south, increasing it…
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Highway 101/6 Project Update – 8/16/17
The rest of August is dedicated to finishing touches on Pacific Ave., focusing on finishing curbs and sidewalks, drainage details, grading, paving, and striping. Expect lane closures on Pacific the next few…
Existing large fires in central Oregon spread quickly yesterday
Friday, August 18, 2017 Winds helped fan the spread of two existing large fires in central Oregon yesterday while a third in southern Oregon crossed a river barrier. With hundreds of…
“Full Staffing” Positioned to Prevent Wildfires in Tillamook State Forest
(TILLAMOOK, Ore.) – Eddy Wallmark, Tillamook Protection Unit Forester said his wildland firefighers will be at “full staffing” and where they need to be, before, during, and after the Eclipse. Because…
Old Iron Show Takes Over Blue Heron Cheese Fields August 18-20; Part of Step Back in Time Event
By Louise Bogard, member of the NW Old Iron Club Do you know anything about the Old Iron Show? If not, put Aug 18-20 on your calendar and come to the Blue…
Farm, Fish and Forest Tour for Community Leaders: A conversation about water quality
By Valerie Grant, Forestry & Natural Resources, Clatsop, Tillamook and Lincoln Counties Take a walk in their boots on the farms, forests and streamsides of Tillamook County. Community Leader’s Tour provides on…
Oregon Department of Forestry – Fire Update – Aug. 10
New fires on ODF-Protected lands Creek Pine Fire The Creek Pine Fire burned about 78 acres in Harney County. This lightning caused fire is located about 40 miles south of John Day. The…
Proper forest road construction helps keep streams healthy, according to study
By Chris Branam, OSU CORVALLIS, Ore. – Logging roads in the uplands of the northern Oregon Coast Range aren’t sending enough sediment into streams to harm fish and aquatic insects, according to…
Oregon Department of Forestry – Fire Update 8/8/17
Lightning sparks Flounce Fire north of Medford Oregon Department of Forestry firefighters from the Grants Pass and Medford offices last night worked to build fire line on the Flounce Fire, located about 22 miles north…
Chamber Chatter: Enjoy our new business lounge and meeting spaces
By Justin Aufdermauer Executive Director I love walking into the Chamber’s new building at 208 Main and seeing a group of people gathered around the conference table upstairs engaged in a discussion,…
