The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

WASHINGTON—Soon, we will enter autumn full of gratitude to the incredibly hard-working men and women who suppressed the numerous wildland fires of summer.

The Umatilla Forest has been shut down due to fire, with some areas beginning to reopen as the conditions improve. The Blue Mountain Land Trust Blues Crew plans to go back into the forest before snowfall for trail restoration projects improving access for hikers and campers.

The Blues Crew has worked throughout the area for years. It is offering a fun and rewarding opportunity for all interested people on Sept 24-26 at Camp Wooten on...