In fire-prone Southern Oregon, residents of the Greensprings joined forces to carry out a 12-acre prescribed burn—lighting controlled fire to reduce wildfire risk and restore forest health. The effort ...

Nearly 240 acres of prescribed burning was taking place Thursday on the Deschutes National Forest northeast of La Pine, putting up a smoke plume visible over a wide area.

Drinen said she enjoys both learning and passing along knowledge -- which can be seen in her after-school activities.

According to an April 21 announcement posted to the district's website, a group of community members has submitted this ...