The town of Blue River will be conducting a special municipal election to fill a Board of Trustees seat left vacant by the death of Ted Pilling. The special election has been set for Tuesday, Dec ...

The town of Blue River will be conducting a special mail-in election Tuesday, Dec. 17, to fill a Board of Trustees seat left vacant by the death of Ted Pilling.

Her grandfather, Jack, moved to Blue River in 1946, and she said Blue River has always been a space for families and community. “Blue River was a mining town, a timber town, a dam-building town.

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.

The Blue River Trail is conveniently located but trailhead access is a bit tricky. From Highway 9 on the south side of town, drive eastward on County Road 10 aka Boreas Pass Road.