The governor declared the state of emergency on June 20, with an expiration date of July 30. It's now extended through Nov. 2 ...

Nearly two months since the Rowena Fire tore through Wasco County, destroying 56 homes and 91 other structures, local ...

Oregon’s major wildfires continue to burn Monday but are mostly contained after a weekend of hard work by firefighters, along with some helpful rain. The Rowena fire, which sparked June 11 and ...

Gov. Tina Kotek on Friday declared a state of emergency due to the Rowena Fire, which has burned around 3,700 acres near The Dalles and 93% contained. At least 56 homes and over 90 total ...

Wildfires State promises free cleanup following Rowena fire, but long-term recovery could take years Updated: Jul. 23, 2025, 12:39 p.m. | Published: Jul. 17, 2025, 6:30 a.m.

Lawmakers will reconvene in August to try to avoid mass layoffs at transportation agencies. As wildfires sweep the state, the stakes are particularly high.

Multiple large wildfires have already exploded this year, largely east of the Cascade Range, including the growing Cram Fire, which roared to more than 60,000 acres by July 16 and is spreading smoke ...

By Steve Wilent For The Mountain Times I’ve written several columns about the state’s wildfire risk map and the importance of creating defensible space that gives your home a better chance of ...

Last month, the Rowena Fire in the Columbia River Gorge consumed 56 homes and 91 other buildings. Meanwhile, debates over who should pay for wildfire damage gripped the Oregon Legislature this ...