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Chas Hundley

Chas Hundley

The Tillamook Burn ignited 90 years ago today

The Tillamook Burn ignited 90 years ago today

Ninety years ago to the day, the first fire of what would become known as the Tillamook Burn started near Gales Creek. We've gathered oral histories, written diaries, and newspaper clippings detailing what happened.

Fire danger to move to ‘high’ in local ODF-protected lands Friday

Fire danger to move to ‘high’ in local ODF-protected lands Friday

The Tillamook State Forest will be at "High" fire danger Friday. The move comes with a series of restrictions, including only allowing off-road vehicles before 1 p.m. and after 8 p.m.

Horse and woman survive harrowing plunge down ravine near Reehers Camp

Horse and woman survive harrowing plunge down ravine near Reehers Camp

Bees sent a woman and her horse hurtling down a ravine at least 50 feet deep on a trail near Reehers Camp in the Tillamook State Forest Thursday, July 20, with horse and rider somehow escaping with minor injuries after a rescue by the Washington County Sheriff's Office.

Event at Tillamook Forest Center to celebrate 50 years of the Tillamook State Forest

Event at Tillamook Forest Center to celebrate 50 years of the Tillamook State Forest

A celebration to mark the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Tillamook State Forest will be held at the Tillamook Forest Center Saturday, July 22.

Fire season to move to 'moderate' in ODF protected lands Thursday

Fire season to move to 'moderate' in ODF protected lands Thursday

The Oregon Department of Forestry said fire danger would be raised to "Moderate" (blue) in the Northwest Oregon Forest Protective Association (NWOFPA) region Thursday morning.

Five wildfires of note have already burned in local ODF-protected lands

Five wildfires of note have already burned in local ODF-protected lands

As the region barrels toward a 90 plus degree Independence Day, a local state forestry official said that five wildfires of note have already burned in the Northwest Oregon Forest Protective Association (NWOFPA) region.

Salmonberry Trail clearing event to be held Wednesday in Manning

Salmonberry Trail clearing event to be held Wednesday in Manning

The Salmonberry Trail Foundation is hosting another trail cleanup near Manning Wednesday, June 21. The event will cap a project to clear 7.2 miles of track between Banks and Buxton.

Fire season in the Tillamook State Forest begins June 14

Fire season in the Tillamook State Forest begins June 14

Fire season will begin in the Northwest Oregon Forest Protective Association (NWOFPA) region Wednesday, June 14 at 1 a.m.

Trail cleanup to be held in Buxton June 10

Trail cleanup to be held in Buxton June 10

A Salmonberry Trail clean up event will be held at Public Coast Farm in Buxton starting at 10 a.m. and is expected to finish no later than 2 p.m.

Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency to meet May 18

Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency to meet May 18

Those interested in the development of the Salmonberry Trail can follow along online at STIA meeting scheduled for Thursday.