4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (190+ words) Published 9:32 am Wednesday, September 9, 2026 A native species of turtle trying to enjoy life in Fairview waterways were pulled out of the water by unknown suspects and thrown into a nearby garbage cans. Members of Fairview’s Parks Department recently found multiple…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (897+ words) Published 8:53 am Friday, August 21, 2026 As fires scorched through a record 2.5 million acres this summer, mostly in eastern and central Oregon, many of the state’s transportation maintenance crews traded patching potholes and cleaning culverts for wildfire response. On top of evacuating…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (290+ words) Published 3:23 pm Tuesday, August 18, 2026 The wildfire burning closest to Estacada continues to grow larger as firefighters struggle with tricky terrain and hot conditions. As of Tuesday, Aug. 18, the Narrows Fire is at 142.5 acres in size and is 0% contained. It is…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (122+ words) Published 8:14 am Tuesday, August 18, 2026 The City of Estacada is updating its Parks Master Plan and seeking community guidance. Earlier this year, community members shared their vision and priorities during a similar survey. Since then, the project team has used the…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (191+ words) Published 8:33 am Tuesday, August 18, 2026 A barn in Sandy that was engulfed in flames was doused and prevented from spreading to nearby trees thanks to the efforts of firefighters. At 7:13 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, Clackamas Fire responded to a reported barn fire on…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (169+ words) Published 5:00 am Tuesday, August 18, 2026 While officials assure the wildfires raging across Oregon in historic fashion won’t have major lasting impacts on wildlife, there are some steps that can be taken in the immediate aftermath to ensure populations bounce back healthy…...