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.

Nearly half of California’s land is owned by the federal government, and for years a federal policy known as the roadless rule has protected millions of acres across the country. But those protections could soon come to an end.

A state report shows this year’s wildfire season has already outpaced 2024’s final net costs by about $35 million.

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

Two communities escaped destruction during the 2021 Caldor Fire due to significant, successful fuel reductions. Five years later, what lessons can be taken away from Christmas Valley and Meyers to protect forests elsewhere?

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.

Fire and medical officials have issued warnings about a supplement offered to Western wildland firefighters who have been exposed to toxic chemicals while battling some of the country’s biggest blazes.

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.

A new garden at the Phoenix Library grew from community conversations about restoring plants, wildlife and natural spaces after the Almeda Fire.

The fire is at 18% containment as crews continue to make progress.