APPLEGATE, Ore. — For the third time, a Southern Oregon man will be behind bars for illegal gold mining. 52-year-old David Everist was sentenced earlier this week to 30 days in jail. He was convicted of illegally living on and working his mining claim in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest without filing a plan with … Continue reading »
Attack On Wildfires In Applegate Area
APPLEGATE LAKE, Ore. — Lightning from Sunday’s storms brought dozens of crews out to multiple fires on Tuesday. As many as 40 lightning strikes Sunday evening sparked 6 small wild fires in the Rogue River- Siskiyou National Forest near Applegate Lake. Of the six fires, the Hello Fire is the largest, burning between 10 and … Continue reading »
Multiple Fires In Red Butte Wilderness
Officials confirm six fires are burning in remote backcountry within or near the Red Buttes Wilderness on the Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. Five of those fires are located within the Red Buttes Wilderness, the largest of which is the Hello Fire estimated at over 10 acres. Siskiyou Rappellers and … Continue reading »
