Wildfire

President Trump is planning to open up some of the nation's last pristine forests to road building and timber companies. But those who work in the woods say it won't do enough to revive the industry.

The agency gave the public one week to weigh in on plans to log 5,000 acres of the Akawa Butte Fire burn area.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on Tuesday to honor Jesús Eduardo Olimpo Gutiérrez Toral, who died fighting the Austin Fire in Clackamas County.

The 2026 wildfire season has been the state’s most expensive to date.

The Oregon Legislature is meeting in periodic “legislative days” hearings that will tackle some major emerging issues.

When power lines are blamed for starting a wildfire, costs to utilities can stretch into the billions and trickle down to consumers.

Lawmakers wrapped up their legislative session in Sacramento this week following tumultuous debates and last-minute proposals.

Widespread rainfall should dampen fire risk, as a frost advisory has been issued for parts of Southern Oregon.

The measure, which was opposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state’s public utiliites, never came to a vote in the Assembly.

Gov. Gavin Newsom backed off his plans to ease costs for utilities following wildfires they cause, striking a narrower deal with Democratic lawmakers.

Gov. Gavin Newsom is rushing a plan to provide financial relief to utilities facing massive lawsuit payouts because of California wildfires. Some lawmakers are fighting it.

In recent years, people who live in the fire-prone landscapes of Northern California and Southern Oregon have had to confront new realities and risks created by changing climate conditions.