Oregon places new rules on homeowners living in certain high-risk wildfire areas
Oregon homeowners who live in certain high-risk wildfire areas defined by the state must now meet new building and so-called defensible space codes.
New Oregon wildfire risk maps show which areas most likely to burn, bring damage
Oregonians who live in the state’s highest-risk wildfire zones will be subject to stricter building codes and requirements.
Oregon lawmakers reflect on wildfire risk, insurance amid destructive LA fires
With multiple massive wildfires currently raging across the Los Angeles area, the parallels to what Oregon has faced — and may face again — have not been lost on state lawmakers.
Finalized wildfire hazard map in Oregon now available
Final maps were released Tuesday by the Oregon Department of Forestry showing the wildfire hazard for every property in the state.
Oregon communities reflect on wildfire recovery and lessons for California
Residents of Blue River -- a community still rebuilding after the 2020 Holiday Farm Fire -- say they empathize with Californians facing wildfire devastation. They say it is important to
New Oregon wildfire map finalized
Oregon homeowners who live in certain high-risk wildfire areas defined by the state must now meet new building codes.
Oregon finalizes new wildfire maps after backlash
The maps classify the wildfire hazard for every taxable property in the state, triggering some new requirements for home hardening and buffer zones.
Oregon's new wildfire maps address criticism, clarify hazard zones
Oregon has finalized its statewide maps of wildfire hazard zones and the wildland-urban interface, with the final versions ...
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Oregon Bolsters Wildfire Response in Southern California with Additional Firefighting Teams
Oregon sends three more fire strike teams to fight California wildfires, joining 12 others previously deployed.
Red Cross volunteers from Oregon, southwest Washington depart Portland airport to aid California wildfire victims
Red Cross teams have staffed seven shelters with more than a thousand people, according to Red Cross Cascades.
Oregon lawmakers plan bill to bar utilities embroiled in wildfire lawsuits from raising rates
Three Oregon lawmakers want to stop utility companies from raising rates on customers while those companies are still ...
Rose Bowl, Pasadena Wildfire Evacuation One Week After Oregon Ducks, Ohio State Matchup
Just one week after the Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes competed in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl, the iconic stadium is in da ...
Oregon summer camp for military kids at risk of closing
Two teenagers were hurt in a shooting in the Mill Park neighborhood on Tuesday evening, according to the Portland Police Bureau. The Portland School Board voted yes to a district-wide policy ...
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New Oregon climate assessment documents continued warming and signs of adaptation
People and businesses in Oregon are adapting to climate change - and that's important, considering Oregon is getting warmer and drier.The latest Oregon Climate ...