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 ...

A fishing trip on Lake Billy Chinook turned tragic Aug. 18, when a man experienced a cardiac event as he swam to retrieve his ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Oregon Health Authority announced Tuesday it has lifted the recreational use health advisory issued for Lake Billy Chinook in Jefferson County nearly two weeks ago.

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

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.

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

The Oregon Health Authority lifted the recreational use health advisory for cyanotoxins at Lake Billy Chinook in Jefferson County that was issued on June 18. Water monitoring confirmed the level ...

The Milwaukee Brewers are currently awaiting further results as to the status of their starting shortstop Joey Ortiz’s ...

A fire broke out in Jefferson County on Thursday afternoon , prompting Level 3 – GO NOW evacuations for some areas south of Lake Billy Chinook.The Jefferson Cou ...