Government
Gov. Kotek proposes using $160 million from state’s ‘rainy day fund’ for one-time wildfire funding
Desperate for money to get through the next two wildfire seasons and with few proposals on the table…
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Local News
Merkley warns of ‘tumultuous’ fire season amid federal cuts to wildfire support
Officials across Oregon say they will have enough firefighters on hand to battle expected wildfires this summer, but…
Government
Oregon Republicans say Dems delaying vote on wildfire map repeal to get votes for wildfire funding
Republicans say Democrats are using the bill as a bargaining chip to get Republicans to vote on redirecting…
Government
Kotek declares: ‘Fire season is here’ as Oregon gears up for dangerous summer
With the summer months approaching and wildfire risk already on the rise, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and state…
Local News
Proposal to impose penalties on private utilities delaying wildfire lawsuits quietly moves forward
A bipartisan bill moving through the Oregon Senate would prohibit private utilities from recovering wildfire costs from customers…
News
UPDATED: John Day firefighters dispatched to LA fires
LOS ANGELES — The wildfires ravaging Los Angeles may be the costliest in US history, and firefighters from…
News
Malheur National Forest renews Falls Fire area closure
JOHN DAY — Malheur National Forest officials have renewed the closure of the Falls Fire area. The closure…
News
Kotek calls special legislative session to pay wildfire bills
SALEM — The 2024 fire season cost Oregon emergency response agencies nearly $350 million, and state leaders are…
News
Malheur reduces Rail Ridge Fire closure area
JOHN DAY — The Malheur National Forest is reducing the area closure for the Rail Ridge Fire, although…
Wildfires
Malheur National Forest updates Rail Ridge perimeter closures
JOHN DAY — The Malheur National Forest has reduced the closure area for the Rail Ridge Fire on…
