Riley Martinez

As of Aug. 27, 2025, the Flat Fire in Central Oregon has burned more than 23,000 acres with only 7% of containment.

Flat Fire in Central Oregon burns over 23K acres, 7% contained

Riley Martinez

The Flat Fire, burning about two miles northeast of Sisters, Oregon, grew to over 23,000 acres by Wednesday morning. The fire threatens over 3,000 homes, and it has already destroyed four.

FILE - Children play in the fountain at the Portland Waterfront as the temperature rises to more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit on June 28, 2021

Health & Medicine

Oregon communities brace for another extreme heat wave this weekend

Riley Martinez

Highs are expected in the upper 90s to lower 100s for the Southern Willamette Valley Friday through Monday.

A map of the United States, labeled "Seasonal Temperature Outlook"

Environment

Here’s what an early La Niña prediction could mean for the Pacific Northwest

Riley Martinez

The National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center recently announced a La Niña watch. If their prediction holds up, the Pacific Northwest could see more rain this fall and winter — and maybe some relief from the region’s stubborn drought conditions.

A drone captures fire damage from above the Doerner Fir tree in Coos County, Oregon. The single-tree fire has been contained, but firefighters are still working to suppress the flames further down.

Disasters & Accidents

One of the tallest trees in the world is burning on the Oregon Coast

Riley Martinez

The giant Doerner Fir tree caught fire Saturday in Coos County, Oregon. Firefighters are figuring out how to save the historic tree.