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As the Northwest turns toward spring, agricultural irrigators, fire managers and water experts watch
Across the Northwest, federal, state and regional officials are in general accord: There isn’t enough snow and with the start of spring just days away, the next couple of weeks will determine just how challenging it could get this summer for agricultural irrigators, fish and wildfires.
Long-term forecast predicts increased forest fire activity in Oregon and Washington’s dampest areas
Hotter and more intense fires are likely coming to the Pacific Northwest’s cooler and wetter forests. That’s from new research led by an Oregon State University scientist.
Oregon lawmakers advance bill to give tax relief to wildfire victims
Senate Bill 1520 would exempt from state income taxes any money received as a result of a wildfire-related lawsuit.
Oregon homeowners face soaring premiums, few property insurance options over wildfires
Major insurers in parts of Oregon have dramatically pulled back, forcing some homeowners to go to an insurer of last resort.
In Oregon, a youth program prepares vulnerable landowners for wildfires
In a wildfire, overgrown brush can be the tinder that threatens a nearby home. Now, an Oregon nonprofit is offering to help property owners reduce their risk by clearing it away.
Democrats split on charging public or timber industry for more of Oregon’s wildfire protection
Collaboration is off the table for Democratic lawmakers offering different proposals for where millions in wildfire funding should come from.
Josephine County considers relaxing fire protection requirements for residents not living on forest lands
The proposed changes to county code would mean that only property owners in forest lands would have to show proof of fire protection to get a building permit.
Benton County unveils new evacuation route for wildfire-prone neighborhood
People in a rural neighborhood in Benton County have a new evacuation route they can use in case they need to flee a fast-moving fire.
Oregon needs more money to combat wildfires, but lawmakers are split on how to do it
The projected cost for wildfire protection and response for Oregon this year is about $136 million. We'll hear from a reporter the details of two upcoming proposals on how Oregon should fund the costs of wildfire.
Oregon Coast county bans fireworks year-round. Commissioner urges towns to do the same
Most local governments in Lincoln County only ban fireworks during fire-prone weather.