A fire crew works to extinguish hotspots on the Alder Springs fire at Crooked River Ranch. (Dean Guernsey/The Bulletin file) Thank you firefighters and law enforcement ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Much-needed rain in the forecast is giving wildland fire crews a fighting chance to increase containment of the Alder Springs Fire, resulting in authorities to change … ...

Starting on Monday, the Alder Springs Fire has been burning through timber, tall grass and brush and remains at 3,278 acres, roughly just over 5 square miles, with about 68% containment, according ...