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Highly skilled firefighters are the last line of defense against wildfires, but that line is fraying because the government decided long ago that they’re not worth very much.
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As the Northwest turns toward Spring, agricultural irrigators, fire managers and water experts watchAcross the Northwest, federal, state and regional officials are in general accord: There isn’t enough snow and with the start of spring just days away, the next couple of weeks will determine just how challenging it could get this summer for agricultural irrigators, fish and wildfires.
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As the cost of fighting wildfires increases, state Sen. Elizabeth Steiner has proposed a bill — developed in consultation with the logging industry — that would shift millions in expenses away from the biggest landowners and onto taxpayers.
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The Josephine County Commission is mulling proposed changes to county code that would only property owners in forest lands would have to show proof of fire protection to get a building permit.
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As the FAIR Plan writes more fire-insurance policies, homeowners complain about poor service, rising costs and threats of getting kicked off.
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A proposal that would charge each Oregon property owner $10 a year to offset rising fees that timber and ranch landowners pay to the state for fire protection has gone through major changes in recent days.
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Timber industry tied to Oregon proposal to shift wildfire protection costs from landowners to publicSeveral timber companies participated in a workgroup and proposal that would cut the fees they pay to the state for fire protection.
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Deciding when and where to conduct prescribed burns is becoming increasingly important as the climate warms, and, according to a recent study, the timing and frequency of appropriate weather will also play a larger role.
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Two senators aim to boost funding to the state’s firefighting efforts, one funded by the public, the other by timber companies.
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Starting January 1st, insurance companies will have new wildfire laws to follow in Oregon.
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People who lost their homes in the 2020 Labor Day fires could be eligible to receive direct financial help from an Oregon state grant to repair, rebuild or replace their homes.
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Oregon lawmakers are preparing for the short legislative session in February. One senator in Southern Oregon is focusing on wildfire preparedness.
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“Will Californians see increased insurance costs in the future? The only realistic answer is yes,” California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara told state lawmakers this week.
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Researchers hope to train students to research wildfires, and help communities plan to be more resilient.