Wildfires

Budget woes, cuts to the federal wildfire-fighting workforce and President Donald Trump’s threats against Canada have made it more difficult for state officials to plan for the upcoming wildfire season.

The legislation — House Bill 3940 — is a mash of options proposed by a wildfire funding work group that looked into the challenges of paying to mitigate, suppress and fight fires.

President Donald Trump's administration is holding up money for wildfire mitigation projects.

A total of 300 Oregon firefighters and 75 engines are being sent to help protect communities threatened by the Southern California wildfires.

While the last few weeks have had Oregonians breaking out the umbrellas and bemoaning ponds in their streets, the state climatologist says there’s a bright spot to the continuous rains.

Letters informing some Oregon property owners they are in areas of high wildfire hazard were supposed to go out over a month ago. Residents are still waiting.

A new pilot program in Oregon will provide state liability coverage for prescribed fires.

The average air quality in several areas east of the Cascades is expected to remain at levels considered “unhealthy for sensitive groups” over the next few days.

Climate scientists say cities that rely on rivers and streams for drinking water need to prepare for what's to come.

Fire officials say the rains over the weekend have helped them make progress on Oregon’s forest fires, reducing heat and dampening potential fuels.

Fire officials say the forecast is improving for the fast-moving Dixon wildfire burning near the community of Tiller in Douglas County.