Jefferson Public Radio4m
How ‘invisible fences’ can make Oregon rangelands more resilient against wildfires
A conservation group will pilot a program that uses GPS, collars and cows. The concept could make Eastern Oregon rangelands ...
Oregon lawmakers call for new way to pay for fighting wildfires after costliest season in state history
While approving a $47.5 million request to send emergency money to the Department of Forestry, some legislators called the current funding model unsustainable.
Wildfire in Colorado sparked by man attempting to cremate his dog, authorities say
The pet's cremation got out of control when a spray can the suspect threw into the blaze blew and lit a tree on fire, ...
Jefferson Public Radio4d
"It just won't quit." Nearly five months in, Oregon wildfire season expected to last into mid-October
Oregon’s forest and fire leaders were succinct in describing this year’s wildfire season to a group of Oregon senators.
KTVZ7d
Oregon Department of Forestry is out of money, seeking more to pay for the costliest wildfire season in state history
The Oregon Department of Forestry needs emergency funding to pay for the most expensive wildfire season in state history, ...
Capital Press3d
Citing uncertainties, Oregon lawmakers delay $5 million for container terminal
Oregon lawmakers are holding off on spending $5 million on operations at the Port of Portland’s container terminal, citing ...
Lawmakers send forestry department $47.5 million to help cover huge wildfire costs
About half was previously earmarked for a potentially expensive wildfire season, while $20 million was appropriated as ...
Herald and News3d
Oregon leaders send forestry department extra $47.5 million to cover mounting wildfire costs
The Oregon Department of Forestry is getting help from the state’s general fund to pay its bills after a record wildfire ...
KTVZ19h
Central Oregon has seen 325 wildfires this year, burning 550,000 acres; 2 new fires near Madras, Tumalo stopped small
Central Oregon has seen about 325 wildfires this year that have burned over 550,000 acres, the region’s fire officials said ...