Temperatures were forecasted to reach 98 degrees in Blue River on Tuesday. A red flag warning was issued Tuesday for the Willamette Valley and the length of Western Oregon due to the possibility ...

Life in Blue River shifted dramatically after the shuttering of one of the ranger stations, a new highway that bypassed the town's business district and a lack of local jobs and affordable housing ...

A telescopic boom lift navigates downtown Blue River, which still bears the scars of the 2020 Holiday Farm Fire. Brian Bull / KLCC The hills are still charred, as are the trees.

Nearing a somber anniversary of a devastating fire, Blue River, Oregon is still rebuilding Locals explore how to boost business and tourism, while regrowing the population of this mountain town.

Urness is the author of “ Best Hikes with Kids: Oregon ” and “ Hiking Southern Oregon.” He can be reached at zurness@StatesmanJournal.com or (503) 399-6801. Find him on X at @ZachsORoutdoors.