Camp Sherman News

The fire is located on the east side of Black Butte approximately 7 miles northwest of Sisters on the Deschutes National Forest.A A The fire was active on the north flank yesterday with mostly interior burning.

The estimate for fire size remains at 350 acres with 10% containment. The fire is located on the east side of Black Butte approximately 7 miles northwest of Sisters and remained active throughout the night.

Forest roads nearby are closed and campers were evacuated from the Indian Ford Campground, east of Black Butte, for safety concerns on Monday afternoon.

The rescue of an injured climber is in progress at an area close to Camp Sherman on Mount Rainier, a park spokesman said.

Are you getting hungry? Outdoor dining options abound in Central Oregon. Here's a selection.

WHO: Rolling Thunder Inc. WHAT: A Flag Day all vehicle run for veterans WHEN: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Camp Sherman Park.

Chris Sampas, 34, of Bend, fells a juniper tree Wednesday in the Sisters Ranger District as part of a GFP Enterprises project to create a defensible space around private property.

Foxes guarding henhouses, and other acts. Carla Axtman As I mentioned a few days ago , the land speculators and Jefferson County officials who've been pushing destination resorts have been especially nasty and strident with legislators.

The Century Club conducted its regular meeting May 7 in the Friendship Hall at Trinity United Methodist Church.

A screen grab of Portland's Doppler radar shows storms approaching the Portland metropolitan area from the southeast.

They paved paradise and put up a parking lot... Carla Axtman As promised yesterday , here are more photos and stories from people around Oregon about their love for the Metolius region.

Courtesy Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Pictured is former air scent dog Cassie, who worked with the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office.

An arrest is made in connection with car break-ins and thefts in the Black Butte Ranch and Camp Sherman areas.

Sheriff's Deputies make DUII arrest after woman almost hits an inmate work crew with her truck.

"A razor clam, an ecosystem, blond frogs and more - oh my!" Views: more photos order photo Sara Wiener, of Bend, unwinds blue cloth that represents the Metolius River while Madeleine Landis, of Camp Sherman, portrays Black Butte on Saturday at the start of the Procession of the Species.

Feel like banging your head against something hard? Don't! Go to the Woodpecker Wonderland Festival at Camp Sherman and watch the birds do it instead.

Officials with the U.S. Forest Service are hoping to fill their volunteer pool with class.

In 1974 Gov. Tom McCall appeared before the newly created Land Conservation and Development Commission to urge designation of central Oregon's Metolius River area as one of critical state concern.

A one month old Malayan Tapir named Victoria looks into the camera while Jazz diva Laura Fygi, a conservation supporter, who named Victoria, is seen in the background at the Night Safari on Thursday April 2, 2009 in Singapore at the Singapore Zoo.

The Metolius is not just a beautiful river: It's an area of critical state concern.