THE DALLES, Ore. (KATU) — The Oregon Department of Forestry is investigating the cause of the Rowena Fire burning in the Columbia River Gorge, and they are asking for help from the public in ...

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — Several Oregon Department of Forestry Fire Protection Districts have announced the start of fire season, implementing necessary fire danger levels and restrictions to curb ...

To report a fire, dial 9-1-1. For information on restrictions across the Northeast Oregon District, dial: (541) 975-3027 or visit www.bmidc.org, for current information on fire restrictions.

During the last fiscal year, the Oregon Department of Forestry had a budget of $113 million and in 2023 the budgeted amount was $104 million. The $127 million also includes $20 million in ...

In preparation for 2025′s fire season, the Oregon Department of Forestry and the Department of Corrections are training more than 100 adults in custody (AIC) to become wildland firefighters.

Oregon forestry officials now have a general idea of how they’ll find a new state forester — more than four months after Cal Mukumoto’s sudden resignation from the job.

Oregon State Forester Cal Mukumoto has resigned as head of the Oregon Department of Forestry. Jim Kelly, chair of the Board of Forestry, announced the state forester's resignation at a meeting on ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The director of the Oregon Department of Forestry has stepped down, according to Gov. Tina Kotek. State Forester Cal Mukumoto has resigned from his position, which he ...

Politics Oregon Department of Forestry leader resigns Cal Mukumoto's resignation was announced during a board meeting. He will remain with the agency until Jan. 23, the Oregonian reported.