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The fire danger has been dropped to moderate in the Willamette National Forest because of improved wether conditions. James Day

Cooler weather leads to eased fire restrictions

The U.S. Forest service has eased campfire restrictions in the Willamette Valley amid the increase in precipitation and cooler temperatures. The change took effect Wednesday, Sept. 25, in both the Willamette and Siuslaw national forests. […]

Slate Fire near Detroit has been contained

There was good news this week on the fire front. The Slate Fire, which had burned more than 90 acres about 5 miles southwest of Detroit, has been contained, according to the incident command team. […]

Here is a look at the North Santiam River in the Willamette National Forest above Marion Forks. The U.S. Forest Service has increased restrictions on forest activities because of the high fire danger. James Day

Fire danger spikes in region

Amid hot, dry temperatures and continued red flag warnings, the Willamette National Forest has implemented  new fire restrictions and increased the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) to IFPL II. The new restrictions took effect Wednesday, […]

Marion County Commissioner Kevin Cameron, center, was one of approximately 30 residents who participated May 30 in a planning session in Gates on recreation in the Willamette National Forest. James Day

National forest planning effort stops by Gates

Approximately 30 residents participated Thursday, May 30 in a Willamette National Forest planning season on recreation.  The session, held at the Gates Fire Hall, was one of four that U.S. Forest Service officials organized as […]