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This time of year finds many Native Americans across the Pacific Northwest treating hazel, through fire and cutting. The native hazel shrub – not to be confused with hazelnut trees – is prized for its sticks, often used for traditional basketry.

Fire conditions are HIGH to EXTREME across much of Oregon. With the Labor Day weekend upon us and people antsy to get outdoors—officials are stressing…

Oregon fire authorities are urging the public to observe firework safety rules this Fourth of July weekend. With large-scale gatherings and celebrations…

UPDATE: The Level 1 Evacuation notification has been cancelled. But the Lane County Sheriff says residents in the Row River area between Dowens Rd and…

On September 3rd, a fireman on the Terwilliger Fire near Blue River was hit while crossing Highway 126. The driver did not stop. KLCC’s Tiffany Eckert…

The Terwilliger Fire off Highway 126 near Blue River is now burning more than 1,200 acres and is 1% contained. Smoky conditions limited crews’ ability to…

The Terwilliger Fire in the Willamette National Forest has grown to 1,200 acres as of Wednesday morning. Fire officials report containment is currently at…

Nine major wildfires continue to produce new smoke and spew particulates, making air quality in Southern Oregon the *worst in the nation.Air pollution…

More than 100 firefighters are working on the Silver Creek fire east of Salem in Silver Falls State Park. The fire, reported on July 12th, forced the…

A massive fire destroyed the Whitsell wood products manufacturing plant in the community of Saginaw, north of Cottage Grove.The fire was reported at…

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is managing visits to OR 242, also known as the Old McKenzie highway, which was seriously damaged from the…

UPDATED 8:30pm Tuesday:The Lane County Sheriff's Office has upgraded the evacuation levels for the Upper McKenzie Valley.Level 3 "GO" Evacuate Now: East…