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CRATER LAKE, Ore.– On a mildly smoky morning at Watchman Overlook in Crater Lake National Park, 12 foreign-born candidates became new citizens of the United States during a naturalization ceremony Saturday. Considered a special ceremony held at the location once per year, …

CRATER LAKE, Ore.– Throughout the summer backpackers have been traversing the Pacific Crest Trail looking to make the 2,659 mile journey. Unfortunately, due to the wildfires, smoke and trail closures have become an issue forcing some to jump over portions of the …

CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK, Ore. – Firefighters say they’ve nearly completed a line around the entirety of the Timber Crater 6 Fire burning in Crater Lake National Park. Containment of the 3,125-acre wildfire is now at 65%. 712 fire-fighting personnel continue to …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, entrance to national park sites across the U.S. will be free on Monday, January 15, 2018. Several national parks associated with Dr. King will be open to the public at no …

GRESHAM, Ore. – Police are looking for a missing man last known to be near Crater Lake on November 14. 30-year-old Cory Allan Watkins planned on traveling to Toketee Falls in Douglas County before returning to his Gresham home to spend Thanksgiving …

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Ore. – Wildland firefighters work hard to keep flames as far from structures as possible, but what happens when the fire gets too close? Firefighters have many options, including removing fuel from around any structures and using sprinklers …

PORTLAND. Or.- Cycle Oregon, a major state cycling ride spanning more than 400 miles, has been cancelled for the first time ever due to wildfires and smoke. “It’s an unhealthy environment to put people into and we’re not willing to risk that,” Executive Director …

Salem, Ore.- Governor Kate Brown has authorized an additional 125 members of the Oregon National Guard to assist in the fire suppression and provide additional resources for fire fighters dealing with wild fires across the state, primarily around Crater Lake. In a …

Crater Lake, Ore.- Two fires burning near Crater Lake National Park are causing trouble for the area. The Spruce Lake fire is burning inside the national park, where the Bybee fire burned last year. Crews are working to create a barrier but …

Crater Lake National Park, Ore. – Tourists and locals headed to a normally-scenic Oregon attraction may want to reschedule their trips. Multiple wildfires burning around Crater Lake are creating smoky conditions impacting views and air quality in the park. The lighting-caused Blanket …