Columnists
Opinion: Justice delayed, or sped up — Wildfire cases drag on five years later
In his 1852 novel “Bleak House,” set in a grimy, smoggy and hidebound London of the 1830s, Charles…
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California
PacifiCorp opens new wildfire intelligence center in Medford
Representatives of PacifiCorp, law enforcement, citizens and local media gathered outside one of the power company’s electrical substations…
Environment
Drought conditions spark wildfire fears in Central Oregon
An extended dry spell since April has raised drought levels across Central Oregon, prompting concerns about increased risk…
Climate
In the wake of tsunami warning, Oregon lawmaker calls for better state disaster preparedness
State Rep. Paul Evans, D-Monmouth, will propose a $300 million package to get more disaster training facilities statewide…
Wildfires
La Pine officials warn of rising wildfire threat
Encampments on nearby BLM land have sparked repeated fires, prompting pleas for federal help After multiple fires on…
Bend
Flash flood watch in effect for Central, Eastern Oregon
A flash flood watch is in effect for parts of Central and Eastern Oregon on Thursday, as forecasters…
Government
USDA proposes closing regional Forest Service offices in Portland, moving work to Colorado, Utah
The Forest Service’s Pacific Northwest Region Headquarters would be closed and the Pacific Northwest Research Station would be…
Local News
Red flag warning issued for Central Oregon amid threat of dry lightning storms
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for fire weather in the Central Oregon Cascades…
Wildfires
Oregon wildfire survivors to pay federal taxes on settlements next year after state bill failed
A proposal to require utilities cover federal income taxes on settlements paid to powerline-ignited wildfire survivors died and…
Wildfires
Crews gain quick control of fire on BLM land near La Pine
A brush fire that broke on Wednesday near a homeless camp in La Pine was quickly contained and…
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