flood insurance

The waiver was requested by the property owner’s attorney, and the owner made large donations to the campaigns of multiple commissioners and a current challenger.

Officials in Roseburg are advising property owners to get flood insurance.

Heavy rainfall in the region has put parts of Oregon at risk for flooding. There are ways to prepare, but only flood insurance can help after the fact.

Recent changes made to the nation's flood insurance program could cost Oregon homeowners tens of thousands of dollars a year.After paying out huge…