Firefighter Jennifer Colcon said her heart broke as soon as she saw it. A member of the Polk County crew with the Oregon ...

President Trump signed an executive order Thursday, which, according to the White House, aims to streamline federal wildfire capabilities to improve effectiveness and promote common-sense strategies.

A baby deer fleeing a wildfire dashed toward firefighters in Oregon, deputies said. The young animal appeared from a burned ...

Local therapist releases memoir detailing ebb & flow of long-term love ...

Movement-based learning for kids at ‘The Little Gym’ ...

The Rowena Fire, burning in the Columbia River Gorge, held steady over the weekend while crews worked to contain the blaze.

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Kyle DePriest was sent to fight the Rowena Fire despite being told apprentices couldn't help. He describes flames everywhere and zero visibility.

A dry spring is worsening conditions east of the Cascades. Even on the west side, the Seattle area has seen no measurable ...

Crews from all over the state traveled to the Columbia River Gorge to help fight the Rowena Fire last week, including three members of the Banks Fire Department.

On Monday, firefighters will focus on areas that are not fully contained. Officials say firefighting resources will be ...