Your garden survived Oregon wildfire smoke, but is the produce safe to eat now?

The answer depends on how much ash fell and where your garden is located, plus one critical factor many people overlook.
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: ‘Firenado’ seen during Oregon’s historic wildfire activity

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A “firenado” was caught on camera over southeast Oregon on Friday, July 31, from Phillip Sitz via ...

Oregon braces for tough stretch with wildfire danger at extreme levels

As some of the state's largest fires come under control, new fires and extreme fire danger will define August. Here are the latest updates.

Oregon’s wildfire season has cost state more than $150 million so far, officials say. Here’s what we know

As dozens of wildfires continue to burn across Oregon, state officials say fire suppression efforts this year have cost the state more than $150 million so far, a number likely to grow significantly ...

Oregon officials warn of fundraising, recovery scams amid ongoing wildfire season

Oregonians should exercise significant caution to avoid potential scams when they seek contractors for help to rebuild their ...

Oregon's wildfire season is pushing ranchers to evacuate their cattle

Oregon has been having an extremely active fire season. Some of the areas burning are critical to ranchers whose livelihoods depend on cattle.

Why 2026 Oregon wildfire season is 'the worst we've had it'

Oregon Department of Forestry fire boss Kyle Williams explains why Oregon wildfires have grown so fast and what it means for ...

Major Oregon interstate closed for 70 miles due to wildfire

PORTLAND, Ore. — Part of a major interstate highway in Oregon was closed Monday due to a wildfire that forced a small town to ...

John Day Fossil Beds back open after central Oregon wildfires burn through

One of Oregon’s most stunning natural attractions is back open to the public, after a complex of wildfires burned through the ...