Most Central Oregonians look forward to the summer months to get in as many outdoor activities – like backpacking – as possible; It’s part of why we live here! But competitive permit systems, extended ...

The Oregon Health Authority has issued recreational use health advisories for two lakes in Central Oregon: Ochoco Lake in Crook County and Lake Simtustus in Jefferson County.

For mountain bikers seeking a challenging, rugged backcountry experience at high elevation, the Charlton Lake Loop is a ...

The blaze broke out on Aug. 21, north of Sisters and approximately three miles west of Lake Billy Chinook. As of late Aug. 22 ...

On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, we dive into the Cascade Lakes Relay, a 216-mile race across the landscape of central Oregon that can get a little wilder and weirder than your average ...

The largest wildfire in Oregon remains under a red flag warning through Aug. 26, meaning it's expected to continue growing in ...

A wildfire sparked in Jefferson County on Thursday, quickly spreading and prompting evacuations in the surrounding area.

The Flat Fire, which started Thursday about 3 miles west of Lake Billy Chinook, has grown to nearly 22,000 acres, is 0% ...

Four homes have been lost to the Flat Fire as it continues to threaten nearly 4,000 homes in Deschutes and Jefferson counties ...

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KATU) — The Flat Fire has burned 3,300 acres less than a day after it sparked, according to Central ...

Officials issued an air quality advisory as smoke from the Flat Fire reached unhealthy levels in multiple counties.

The Flat Fire, which started Thursday about 3 miles west of Lake Billy Chinook, has exploded to around 18,000 acres, is 0% ...