The Alder Springs Fire grew to 2,500 acres by the morning of June 17 and brought evacuation orders in areas northwest of ...

OHA said boating at Lake Billy Chinook is safe as long as speeds “do not create excessive water spray,” the news release said. For health information or to report an illness, contact OHA at ...

There is a new wildfire burning in central Oregon Monday.The Alder Springs Fire is estimated at 1,500 acres. The area burning ...

Driving the backroad from Lake Billy Chinook to Sisters. Published 5:00 am Wednesday, April 9, 2003. By Jim Witty. When I get some empty time I love to get out and look for empty space.

CENTRAL OREGON (KPTV) - Evacuations have been issued after a fast-moving wildfire started near Lake Billy Chinook on Sunday. As of Monday morning, the Fly Creek Fire was estimated to be about 280 ...

Wildfire causes evacuations near Lake Billy Chinook by: Tim Steele. Posted: Jul 31, 2022 / 09:49 PM PDT. Updated: Jul 31, 2022 / 09:52 PM PDT. A wildfire in Oregon (KOIN, file) ...

The lake was named after Billy Chinook (1827-1890), a member of the Wasco tribe who served as a guide for John Fremont and Kit Carson on their Western U.S. expeditions in the 1840s.