Portland jury hits PacifiCorp with another big verdict in Oregon wildfire case
The damages are based on a June 2023 jury finding that the Berkshire Hathaway utility was grossly negligent and reckless in ...
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Blue Heron paper mill fire sparks air quality concerns as site continues to smolder
The vacant Blue Heron paper mill in Oregon City is now just a pile of rubble, still smoldering more than a week after a three ...
Willamette Week2d
PacifiCorp Was Grossly Negligent in Oregon’s 2020 Wildfires. Now It’s Asking Lawmakers for Protection.
PacifiCorp has waged a campaign, in the courts and now in the halls of the state Capitol, to reduce its financial obligation.
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Frigid temperatures are on the way: Bend Fire has some tips to avoid home or business disasters
Well below-freezing temperatures are predicted around the High Desert over the next several days and Bend Fire & Rescue said ...
Forest Service is using threat of wildfires to meet timber targets, documents show
Internal documents show the Forest Service discussing — both internally and with the timber industry — how its legal and ...
Climate Cosmos on MSN2d
Wildfire Season in Oregon: How Residents Can Stay Safe
As wildfire season hits Oregon, safety is the name of the game! 🌲 Stay informed, stay prepared, and keep your loved ones ...
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Oregon homeowners face rising insurance costs as wildfire risk grows
Sen. Jeff Golden (D-Ashland) plans to reintroduce a bill to help wildfire-affected communities. Golden’s past attempts failed, but wildfire funding remains a priority for lawmakers.
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Fire crews mop up fire at old paper mill; highway reopens in Oregon City
OREGON CITY, Ore. (KATU) — A 3-alarm fire broke out at the former Blue Heron paper mill located in Oregon City early Thursday ...
Large fire breaks out at old Blue Heron paper mill in Oregon City
OREGON CITY, Ore. — A large fire broke out at the old Blue Heron paper mill on Main Street in Oregon City early Thursday ...
Oregon Department of Corrections fires 2 top health care leaders following investigation
Oregon prison leaders fired two top officials Monday, a move they said was part of reforms to address longstanding medical ...
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Lawmakers Ponder Oregon Kicker as Wildfire Fund Source
Over the weekend, a leader of the work group, state Sen. Jeff Golden (D-Ashland), unveiled a possible funding source: a ...
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The role of fire crews in a snowstorm
As snow pummels Southern Oregon all hands are on deck in the emergency services world, shifting the day to day work of ...