Kotek directed the state forestry department to pause any further action based on the map until the Legislature decides to ...

The debate over PGE's proposal to cut 370-plus trees as part of an upgrade that will bring more clean energy to the region ...

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek paused referrals for wildfire hazard map appeals on Monday, which come amid calls from state lawmakers to repeal the maps altogether.

Wildfires have been a growing problem in Oregon for the last few years and there is an ongoing debate in Salem about how to best address the issue.

Oftentimes, visitors to Silver Falls can’t help but notice that the place gives off distinct national park vibes. Park ...

Republican lawmakers want to repeal the statewide wildfire risk assessment map, claiming it has skyrocketed insurance rates and harmed land values.

The Oregon Department of Forestry is accepting all appeals to the statewide wildfire hazard map up until Mar. 10, under ...

Firefighting costs could be cut by logging more forest. Fees could also be raised. Right now, the BLM grazing fee is $1.35 per animal unit month. In Montana, on state lands, the fee is $23.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has ordered the Oregon Department of Forestry to continue to accept all appeals of the Oregon Wildfire Hazard Map.

Oregon turns 165 years old on February 14. It was admitted to the Union as a state in 1859 by Congress ... of largest urban forests in the U.S. — Forest Park. It is also home to the world's ...