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Banks firefighters head to Rowena Fire in the Gorge

A fast growing wildfire in the Columbia River Gorge is being fought with the aid of local firefighters out of Gaston and Banks.

By Chas Hundley

/ 12 Jun 2025

Banks firefighters head to Rowena Fire in the Gorge

Oregon got a massive federal recovery grant after 2020 wildfires. Most of the money remains unspent

A spokeswoman for Oregon Housing and Community Services said a low risk tolerance and inexperience in major disaster recovery by the agency has slowed the rollout of federal aid following the 2020 Labor Day wildfires.

By Nigel Jaquiss

/ 9 Jun 2025

Oregon got a massive federal recovery grant after 2020 wildfires. Most of the money remains unspent

ODF crews sent to Alberta, three states to fight wildfires

The Oregon Department of Forestry deployed 22 firefighters Friday to Canada and three states in what the agency said would be their "last big out-of-state resource push" until rains return this fall.

By Chas Hundley

/ 30 May 2025

ODF crews sent to Alberta, three states to fight wildfires

Brush up on wildfire evacuation levels now

Manning residents in 2023. Cherry Grove residents in 2024. Areas less than two miles from Gales Creek in 2022. Evacuations in recent years due to wildfires have become more commonplace in western Washington County. Do you know what the three evacuation levels are?

By Chas Hundley

/ 29 May 2025

Brush up on wildfire evacuation levels now

Learn more about wildfire preparedness at Banks Fire event in Buxton June 5

Banks Fire District Defensible Space Coordinator Capt. Scott Arlin will host the Oregon State Fire Marshal, Washington County Emergency Management, and federal agencies Thursday, June 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Hornshuh Creek Fire Station in Buxton.

By Chas Hundley

/ 28 May 2025

Learn more about wildfire preparedness at Banks Fire event in Buxton June 5

‘Fire season is here,’ Gov. Kotek declares May Wildfire Awareness Month, state prepares

The 2025 fire season is projected to be more intense than the 2024 season fire leaders said, but emergency response agencies have begun preparing early.

By Alex Baumhardt - Oregon Capital Chronicle

/ 9 May 2025

‘Fire season is here,’ Gov. Kotek declares May Wildfire Awareness Month, state prepares

Oregon Department of Forestry sends firefighters to aid North Carolina in wildfire fight

The Oregon Department of Forestry dispatched a crew of 26 Oregon firefighters and two agency representatives to North Carolina to aid the state's battle against several wildfires.

By Chas Hundley

/ 24 Mar 2025

Oregon Department of Forestry sends firefighters to aid North Carolina in wildfire fight

Banks Fire District firefighters in California are returning

Most of Oregon's fire crews sent earlier this month to California, including four Banks firefighters, are returning after two weeks. Banks sent Officer Victor Haney, Lt. Julie Kemper and firefighters Jaxon Herrman and Samantha Linz along with Engine 15 to California.

By Chas Hundley

/ 24 Jan 2025

Banks Fire District firefighters in California are returning

Oregon Department of Forestry sends crews to California fires, OSFM adds three strike teams

The Oregon Department of Forestry is sending six strike teams of firefighters and equipment to California, on the heels of 12, then 15, strike teams dispatched by the Oregon State Fire Marshal Wednesday morning.

By Chas Hundley

/ 8 Jan 2025

Oregon Department of Forestry sends crews to California fires, OSFM adds three strike teams

Banks firefighters head to California to aid Los Angeles firefighters

Wildfires burning near Los Angeles, Calif. have burned hundreds of homes, killed at least two people, and prompted thousands of evacuations. Now, Oregon is sending twelve strike teams to help, including a four-person crew from the Banks Fire District.

By Chas Hundley

/ 8 Jan 2025

Banks firefighters head to California to aid Los Angeles firefighters

Oregon Legislature approves $218 million in additional wildfire funding in emergency session

The state spent more than $350 million responding to more than 2,000 wildfires in 2024, far exceeding projected costs and leaving some contractors unpaid.

By Alex Baumhardt - Oregon Capital Chronicle

/ 12 Dec 2024

Oregon Legislature approves $218 million in additional wildfire funding in emergency session

Emergency legislative session called over wildfire costs

The Oregon Legislature will meet for an emergency session in December to approve emergency spending to cover the cost of 2024's wildfire season.

By Chas Hundley

/ 26 Nov 2024

Emergency legislative session called over wildfire costs