Darren Cross

Safety concerns at the popular Blue Pool in the McKenzie River area have prompted plans for changes. That includes a ban on swimming in the 38-degree water.

The Delta Campground along the McKenzie River was destroyed by the Holiday Farm Fire in Sept. 2020.

The recent Knoll Fire in the McKenzie River Corridor threatened a fisheries restoration project in nearby Deer Creek.On a recent survey of the fire…

While crews are mopping up and increasingly containing the Knoll Fire just east of McKenzie Bridge, parts of the affected area will be closed for a year,…

The Knoll Fire in the McKenzie River Corridor has grown, but a forestr official says that’s the plan.Darren Cross, McKenzie River District Ranger, gave a…

Mushroom hunting is a year-round activity for many Oregonians, with Black Morrels and Spring King Boletes currently in season.But forest officials warn…

Officials are expecting an active fire season in western Oregon this summer and they want people to practice fire safety.Last summer, the Terwilliger fire…

The forecast is calling for thunderstorms this week in western Oregon and fire officials say they’re prepared for possible fire starts. They’re also…