Wildfires
Fire danger level moves to ‘high’ Wednesday on local ODF lands; IFPL Level 2
The fire danger level on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District will increase…
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Oregon lawmakers repeal controversial wildfire hazard map, send bill to Gov. Kotek
Sen. Golden of Ashland said he was opposed to its holdup and regretted that it had become part…
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Accused arsonist arrested on charges relating to June 18 fire east of Prospect
A Prospect man has been arrested by Jackson County sheriff’s deputies, accused of intentionally starting a fire near…
Government
Oregon House passes bill to tax oral nicotine products, direct funds to wildfire mitigation
The Oregon House in a 37-8 vote on Monday passed a bill to create a new tax on…
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UPDATE: Upper Applegate Fire mop-up operations reach 25%; remaining evacuation orders canceled
Due to firefighting efforts and cooler weather, the final remaining evacuation levels for JAC-427 and JAC-436 have been…
Wildfires
LATEST: Forward progress halted on new fire reported on North Applegate Road; some Upper Applegate Fire evacuation orders canceled
"We’re responding with Applegate Fire District, Rural Metro Fire and numerous ODF engines and aircraft to a report…
Wildfires
LATEST: 350-acre Upper Applegate wildfire south of Ruch partially contained
The Oregon State Fire Marshal is mobilizing two structural task forces from Lane and Marion counties through Immediate…
Environment
Hugs and tears: Crooked River Ranch residents flee Alder Springs Wildfire
CROOKED RIVER RANCH — For many Crooked River Ranch residents, the Alder Springs Fire has come a little bit…
Government
Gov. Kotek proposes using $160 million from state’s ‘rainy day fund’ for one-time wildfire funding
Desperate for money to get through the next two wildfire seasons and with few proposals on the table…
Local News
Oregon kicker deal could fund wildfire fight, preserve some tax rebates
With time running out, lawmakers debate redirecting $1 billion to wildfire prevention while keeping rebates for low- and…
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