Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Lane County Sheriff's Office downgraded evacuation orders from level 2 "be set" to level 1 "be ready" on June 20 for residents ...

While it’s been able to claw back some money with the help of lawmakers, the community has still lost funds and resources after federal changes. Art Donnelly is the vice chair of the board of ...

For the second time in the last year, Mapleton, Oregon, announced a boil water notice once again to residents of the unincorporated community in Lane County, reflecting long-time neglect of Mapleton ...

ASHLAND ― A problem at Mapleton middle and high schools resulted in students being evacuated Friday afternoon to the football field. Some students were transported to area hospitals. The emergency ...

MAPLETON — A fire on the mountainside east of Mapleton torched around 50 acres in the early morning hours of Saturday, and officials suspect a juvenile or juveniles caused it. Firefighters, though, ...

The Portland region and the Oregon Coast often steal the limelight in the Beaver State, and it's easy to see why. But don't sleep on Mapleton. This unsung community has all the trappings of a ...

MAPLETON — If you didn’t know it yet, you’ll know it now: Mapleton is a groundbreaking community. The Mapleton Economic Development Authority is planning to buy property within the town and install a ...

Evacuation orders near Mapleton, Oregon, were downgraded to Level 1 ("Be Ready") on June 20th following the Rice Fire. The fire, located near Highways 126 and 36, started on June 19th and burned ...