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Democrats say they want to repeal the map, but want to first evaluate it in the context of other wildfire bills.
A bipartisan coalition of Oregon lawmakers is pushing to dismantle the state’s controversial wildfire risk maps and the ...
House Republicans accused Democrats of tabling a bill that would repeal the state's controversial wildfire hazard map for leverage to raid the kicker rebate.
Hotshot crews from La Grande and Zig Zag arrived Monday afternoon. Several aircraft were also assisting with dropping water and fire retardant. Additional crews from local fire districts are ...
the Oregon Legislature passed a bill that was supposed to lead to more wildfire awareness and resilience. Among other things, it created a map of areas at high risk of fire. But that map led to a ...
In this Reality Check, The Tribune investigated how various areas are labeled under Cal Fire’s new fire hazard severity maps.
The Butte Creek Fire is in a remote area 9 miles north of the town of Clarno, southwest of Fossil. The cause is under investigation.
The map came with new requirements for risky properties. Scrapping it would end a “prolonged and ultimately pointless argument with rural residents,’” a key Democrat said. Oregon’s ...
Preparing one's home for wildfire doesn't have to be expensive to be effective, but that won't necessarily make it any more convenient. These guys need to be able to get in and have the room to ...
The Whitewater Creek road and trail has reopened. The road has dramatic views of Mount Jefferson while a hike and snowshoe ...