One cat's incredible reunion with its owner after the LA wildfires
A house cat named Aggie has found her way back to her owner two months after the LA wildfires
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Oregon wildfire bills offer some financial protections to utility companies
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 Gov. Tina Kotek discussed wildfire funding in Trump administration chats last week
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.
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Oregon homeowners face rising insurance costs as wildfire risk grows
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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.
What fire recovery looks like in Talent, Oregon
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We check in on wildfire recovery efforts with Talent, Oregon, Mayor Darby Ayers-Flood. The Almeda Fire ripped through Talent in 2020.
Progress is made on a huge fire north of LA as new fires erupt in Southern California
Evacuation orders were lifted Thursday for tens of thousands as firefighters slowed the spread of a huge wildfire in mountains north of Los Angeles, but new blazes erupted in San Diego County.
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Fire season glossary: Important wildfire terms and their definitions
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.
How to prepare for wildfire smoke
Oregonians should be prepared for poor air quality and possibly evacuations as wildfire season ramps up. Here's what to know.
Here’s who is most at risk from wildfire smoke and how to protect yourself
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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Here's what to know about FEMA as Trump talks of overhaul
President Donald Trump says he wants to reshape the Federal Emergency Management Agency as the U.S. faces the formidable task of rebuilding after Hurricane Helene storm damage in the southeast and devastating wildfires in California
California Legislature approves $2.5B for state response to Los Angeles-area fires
The California state Legislature has approved a more than $2.5 billion package to help the Los Angeles area recover from its recent deadly wildfires
Firefighters battle to maintain the upper hand on a huge fire north of Los Angeles
Firefighters are battling to maintain the upper hand on a huge and rapidly-moving wildfire that swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles
Trump says he may withhold federal aid for Los Angeles if California doesn't change water policies
President Donald Trump is threatening to withhold federal disaster aid for wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles unless California leaders change the state’s approach on its management of water.
Over 50,000 under evacuation orders or warnings as wildfire imperils homes north of Los Angeles
More than 50,000 are under evacuation orders or warnings as a new wind-driven wildfire spreads in the mountains north of Los Angeles
Fire risk and strong winds continue in Southern California with rain on the horizon
Southern California was forecast to face more dangerous winds on Wednesday, but could get some badly needed rain this weekend, which could create new challenges like toxic ash runoff.