Oregon wildfire hazard map up for repeal, changes in state legislature
Wildfires have been a growing problem in Oregon for the last few years and there is an ongoing debate in Salem about how to best address the issue.
Oregon House and Senate Republicans want to do away with statewide wildfire risk map
Republican lawmakers want to repeal the statewide wildfire risk assessment map, claiming it has skyrocketed insurance rates and harmed land values.
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Gov. Kotek, Legislature want to pause action on wildfire hazard map to quell public frustration
Amid mounting criticism from the public and lawmakers from both parties, Gov. Tina Kotek has paused any further agency action ...
Why lawmakers are seeking to kill Oregon wildfire risk map for second time
Oregon lawmakers want to kill a wildfire risk map meant to identify areas of high risk that has become a lightning rod for anger from rural residents.
What areas of Oregon got the most snow? Check estimated levels in this interactive map
The Portland metro area was blanketed with a thin layer of snow on Thursday during a winter storm that’s expected to continue ...