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Chas Hundley

Chas Hundley

Fire danger to rise to 'moderate' July 4 as region prepares for heat wave

Fire danger to rise to 'moderate' July 4 as region prepares for heat wave

Just two days after fire season began in the Northwest Oregon Forest Protective Association (NWOFPA), fire danger will be set to "moderate" or blue at 1 a.m. July 4 as the region braces for a heat wave expected to hit starting on Independence Day.

Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency meeting set for May 16 in Buxton

Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency meeting set for May 16 in Buxton

The next Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency (STIA) meeting will be held Thursday, May 16 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Hornshuh Creek Fire Station on Highway 26.

Tillamook Forest Center hosts forestry history event April 27

Tillamook Forest Center hosts forestry history event April 27

Discover Oregon's forestry heritage on April 27 at the Tillamook Forest Center. The event, 'Unearthing Forgotten Forestry Narratives,' features a presentation from the Vernonia Pioneer Museum and Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center on historic efforts by Oregon foresters.

Tillamook Forest Center to reopen March 6

Tillamook Forest Center to reopen March 6

The Tillamook Forest Center, located on Highway 6 at the mid point between Tillamook and Gales Creek, will reopen for the season Wednesday, March 6.

BikePortland caught up with Salmonberry Trail Foundation's Caroline Fitchett

BikePortland caught up with Salmonberry Trail Foundation's Caroline Fitchett

In a wide-ranging interview, BikePortland's publisher and editor Jonathan Maus took a dive into all things Salmonberry Trail with Salmonberry Trail Foundation Executive Director Caroline Fitchett in a 20-minute interview.

Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency meeting set for January 18 in Buxton

Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency meeting set for January 18 in Buxton

The governing body that is responsible for the development of the Salmonberry Trail plans to meet in Buxton January 18 for a regular business meeting.

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.