Wildfire

In fire-prone Southern Oregon, residents of the Green Springs joined forces to carry out a 12-acre prescribed burn — lighting controlled fire to reduce wildfire risk and restore forest health. The effort reflects a growing movement to use“good fire” to reshape landscapes and build community resilience.

The Bureau of Land Management has announced new fire restrictions on its public lands across Oregon and Washington.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek warns that gaps in federal support could complicate Oregon’s wildfire response during what’s expected to be a severe summer.

Even if Democrats agree on such a move, a vote to suspend the kicker would require two Republican votes in the 30-member Senate and four in the 60-member House.

The annual range of deaths was 130 to 5,100, the study showed, with the highest in states such as Oregon and California.

The outlook for the 2025 wildfire season in Oregon and Washington looks a lot like 2024, with high temperatures and limited precipitation likely.

A bipartisan bill moving through the Oregon Senate would prohibit private utilities from recovering wildfire costs from customers if companies are delaying lawsuits

Earlier this year, Oregon lawmakers seemed driven to pass wildfire funding legislation. But a lot has changed in the first few months of the session, particularly with regard to federal policy.

A bill introduced Tuesday would create a fund to help people who lose homes or businesses to utility-caused wildfires — as long as they agree not to sue utility companies for that damage.

Oregon's Governor Tina Kotek has paused actions on the new Wildfire Hazard Map due to public and legislative criticism, directing the Oregon Department of Forestry to continue accepting appeals from property owners.