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‘Dread’ in The Dalles as fire threatens beloved Columbia Gorge museum
Ragar, who has been at the helm of the beloved Columbia River Gorge attraction for a little over a year, said she wasted no ...
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In a bone-dry June, wildfires begin to stalk Washington and Oregon
The state declared a drought emergency blanketed over 15 counties, including the irrigation-reliant Yakima River basin.
Banks firefighters return home after fighting Rowena Fire
Crews from all over the state traveled to the Columbia River Gorge to help fight the Rowena Fire last week, including three members of the Banks Fire Department.
HOW YOU CAN HELP: Thousands under evacuation orders as Rowena Fire grows in Columbia Gorge
Wildfire officials say at least 49 homes have been destroyed by the Rowena Fire, which broke out west of The Dalles in the ...
Structural firefighting apprentices called to help battle Rowena Fire
Kyle DePriest was sent to fight the Rowena Fire despite being told apprentices couldn't help. He describes flames everywhere and zero visibility.
56 homes burned in Rowena fire, containment operations continue
Firefighters continued to make progress Saturday night on containing and mopping up the Rowena fire in the Columbia River ...
Thousands under evacuation orders as wildfire burns near The Dalles in the gorge
A fire broke out near the Rowena Crest viewpoint in the Columbia River Gorge on Wednesday, prompting a Level 3 "Go Now" ...