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Oregon lawmakers passed an oral nicotine tax to pay for some wildfire costs, while a bill aimed at getting wildfire survivors ...
The bill repeals a map meant to identify parts of Oregon at high risk of wildfires that became a lightning rod for anger from rural residents.
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Oregon lawmakers have voted to repeal the state's contentous wildfire hazard map, which subjected homeowners in certain areas at high risk of wildfires to stricter building codes and ...
The map repeal passed both chambers with bipartisan support. Republicans accused Democrats of using it as leverage.
Oregon’s 2025 wildfire season hit us with a devastating start. My heart breaks for the 56 families who lost everything when ...
Bend: It’s been a community tradition since 1924 to celebrate pets with a parade through downtown on July Fourth. Expect ...
More than half of Utah is now in severe drought, but it is far from the only Western state experiencing dry conditions. Utah ...
As of the morning of July 10, the Elk Fire in Klamath County had burned 2,000 acres and was 0% contained. Levels 1,2 and 3 ...
White Bird Rock Medicine has long been a presence at the Oregon Country Fair. For the second year, White Bird Rock Med is ...
The state tried to link building codes to hazardous areas, provoking a yearslong backlash from rural communities.
The smaller particles could in fact be more harmful as they can get through the body's natural defenses and cause significant health problems.