Government
Kotek declares: ‘Fire season is here’ as Oregon gears up for dangerous summer
With the summer months approaching and wildfire risk already on the rise, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and state ...
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Business
Proposal to impose penalties on private utilities delaying wildfire lawsuits quietly moves forward
A bipartisan bill moving through the Oregon Senate would prohibit private utilities from recovering wildfire costs from customers ...
Local
Firefighters from NE Oregon helping with devastating LA blazes
Danielle Weaver figured she’d be shoveling snow in the middle of January rather than spraying water on a ...
Local
Major disaster declaration to benefit Eastern Oregon counties
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced Thursday, Jan. 2, that President Joe Biden ...
Wildfires
Oregon Legislature overwhelmingly approves wildfire funding
The Oregon Legislature overwhelmingly approved $218 million in additional funding on Dec. 12 to cover the 2024 fire ...
Wildfires
Kotek calls special legislative session to pay wildfire bills
SALEM — The 2024 fire season cost Oregon emergency response agencies nearly $350 million, and state leaders are ...
Local
E. Oregon ranchers to feel effects of wildfire disaster for years
Matt McElligott said the financial disaster wrought by the wildfires that have scorched more than 1 million acres ...
Local
Seasons of smoke: As research probes long-term effects, here’s how to ease exposure
Summer in the West is becoming a season of house arrest, as smoke from wildfires chokes the skies ...
Local
Blue Mountain Complex fire shows progress but the battle continues
HEPPNER — Fire crews made progress battling against major wildfires and hot spots west and southwest of Ukiah, ...
Local
State, local officials huddle over wildfire damages
SALEM — Leaders from throughout Eastern Oregon met recently with state officials to get what amounted to a refresher course ...