A wildfire sparked in Jefferson County on Thursday, quickly spreading and prompting evacuations in the surrounding area.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said 56-year-old Vaughn Alan Waugaman of Prineville died Monday evening while swimming ...

Evacuation orders have been issued for the area south of Lake Billy Chinook due to a wildfire on Thursday evening.

The blaze broke out on Aug. 21, north of Sisters and approximately three miles west of Lake Billy Chinook. As of late Aug. 22 ...

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 ...

They shared a video of the operations at Lake Billy Chinook on Facebook, with this note: "The air support we have for the Cram Fire. When wildfires spark, air support answers fast.

Eagle Watch 2007, featuring one of Oregon's largest gatherings of winter migratory bald eagles, is scheduled for Feb. 24-25 at locations around Lake Billy Chinook Reservoir.