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In its appeal filed Tuesday, PacifiCorp argued that thousands of people and businesses across the state should have never been grouped together into a class-action certification. The company also contends there is no proof showing it is at fault for causing fires across multiple regions, including in Santiam Canyon, Southern Oregon and the coast.
Budget woes, cuts to the federal wildfire-fighting workforce and President Donald Trump’s threats against Canada have made it more difficult for state officials to plan for the upcoming wildfire season.
The Oregon Department of Forestry report comes five years after the 2020 fire, as PacifiCorp pushes for legislation that would limit utilities' wildfire liabilities
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Firefighting speak and jargon are hard to sift through when trying to stay informed on wildfires and their characteristics. This glossary provides a list of official fire-related terms and their definitions.
Oregonians should be prepared for poor air quality and possibly evacuations as wildfire season ramps up. Here's what to know.
As hazy air from fires out West wafts across the country, some people are at higher risk of health problems, including children, older people and those with lung conditions. Here's how to stay safe.
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House Bill 3940 is a mash of options proposed by a wildfire funding work group that looked into the challenges of paying to mitigate, suppress and fight fires.
A house cat named Aggie has found her way back to her owner two months after the LA wildfires
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.
Gov. Tina Kotek said Monday she had “constructive conversations” on wildfire funding and the need to adequately staff the Bonneville Power Administration with members of President Donald Trump’s cabinet last week.
Sen. Jeff Golden, representing cities like Talent and Ashland, plans to reintroduce a bill to help wildfire-affected communities. Golden’s past attempts failed, but wildfire funding remains a priority for lawmakers.
We check in on wildfire recovery efforts with Talent, Oregon, Mayor Darby Ayers-Flood. The Almeda Fire ripped through Talent in 2020.