A bill that would eliminate a controversial Oregon wildfire hazard map moved one step closer to reality on Tuesday.

Under SB 762, homeowners living in areas that are at a high wildfire risk face stricter building codes and must reduce ...

However, Golden said that cities and counties can still require it ... They said because the map was created by Oregon State University and the Oregon Department of Forestry in a “landscape ...

“I’m assuming they will leverage up my rates even more,” said Faircloth, 49, whose home now sits in a “very-high” hazard zone ...

on March 16, 2025. (Photos by North Douglas County Fire) On Monday, the Oregon Department of Emergency Management activated the State Emergency Coordination Center to Level 3 for the region.

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency Tuesday in several Oregon counties, mostly in southern parts of the state, due to flooding and landslides caused by days of ...

(KATU) — On March 29, 2025, Governor Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency in response to severe flooding in southeastern Oregon, affecting areas such as Harney County and the Burns Paiute ...

In the wake of sweeping cuts to federal funding for scientific research, including a proposal to reduce support for medical ...

The proposed budget includes a record $11.4 billion for the State School ... aligned with Oregon values," Lieber said. Bill to eliminate controversial Oregon wildfire risk map moves forward ...

Excessive drinking” includes binge drinking, heavy drinking, drinking while pregnant, and underage drinking, according to the CDC.

BUXTON, Oregon — There are many ways to explore ... putting in their training miles on the Banks-Vernonia State Trail in Washington County. “Much of the trail near Banks is pretty flat ...