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‘Dread’ in The Dalles as fire threatens beloved Columbia Gorge museum
As thick smoke from the Rowena fire began to fill the air Wednesday afternoon, Cheryl Ragar, executive director of the ...
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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.
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 ...
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.
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Rowena Fire containment grows as crews continue to battle blaze
The Rowena Fire, burning in the Columbia River Gorge, held steady over the weekend while crews worked to contain the blaze.
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" ...