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Oregon, Deschutes National Forest

US Forest Service starts clearing homeless camp in Oregon national forest, where some have lived for years

Dozens of homeless people who have been living in a national forest in central Oregon for years were being evicted Thursday by the US Forest Service, as it closed the area for a wildfire prevention project that will involve removing smaller trees,

The New York Times · 4d

Sweep of Homeless Camp in Oregon Said to Be ‘Largest in Recent History’

The sweep comes months after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a ban on homeless residents sleeping outdoors in Grants Pass, a city located 200 miles south of the current encampment in Bend. The court held that cities like Grants Pass could prohibit camping in public places, even if there are no shelter beds available.

The Washington Post on MSN · 4d

Forest Service closes homeless encampment in Oregon national forest

The closure at Deschutes National Forest was for a fire-prevention project, but advocates worry the displaced will have nowhere to go.

KMTR Eugene on MSN4mon

Quartzville Road closed following semi-truck crash on Willamette National Forest

The Willamette National Forest has issued an emergency closure order for Forest Service Road (FSR) 11, also known as ...

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This Scenic Oregon Drive Between Portland And Eugene Has Emerald Forests, Rivers And Mountain Views

Drive this scenic route from Eugene to Portland for a chance to see picturesque hot springs and mountain views while hiking ...

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Willamette National Forest launches prescribed burns near Oakridge

The Willamette National Forest will begin prescribed burns this week, with operations expected to continue through the month, weather permitting.

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Wilderness permits for Sisters, Jefferson returns despite uncertainty over ranger staffing

The sometimes controversial permit system meant to limit crowds in three of Oregon’s most popular wilderness ... February that almost the entire recreation program in the Willamette National ...

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Search expands after missing 20-year-old kayaker falls over Willamette Falls in Oregon City

OREGON CITY, Ore. — A 20-year-old kayaker from California went missing after falling over Willamette Falls on Saturday night, sparking an extensive search effort from local, state, and federal ...

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Seasonal prescribed burns are planned this week

The Bureau of Land Management is planning several prescribed burns this week in the southern Willamette Valley.

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