In 1997, the Rainbow Family held its annual event in the Ochoco National Forest, and an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 people attended. According to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, the event resulted in substantial impacts to the forest, forest roads, state highways and the nearby communities, in addition to the increased pressure on law enforcement, […]
Santiam pass
Posted inNews
Progress made on Milli Fire containment
Evacuation notices issued for Nash Fire
Milli Fire Update Due to clear skies on Thursday, firefighters were able to fly over the Milli Fire to assess damage and figure out what to do next. “Fire behavior consists mostly of creeping and smoldering with occasional single-tree torching,” according to a recent update from fire officials. Thursday’s mission had crews patrolling the perimeter […]
Posted inNews
Traveler Alert: Fire Closes Highway 20
Closure expected to be “lengthy,” officials say.
Traveling to the Willamette Valley or into the Cascades today? Avoid Highway 20. The Oregon Department of Transportation released this notice less than one hour ago, alerting drivers to the closure of Hwy. 20: “U.S. 20 remains closed because of a wildfire about 5 miles west of Santiam Pass. Eastbound traffic is being stopped at […]