Hot weather, gusty winds and extreme lightning activity have spread critical fire conditions across parts of Oregon, fueling the Durkee Fire in the eastern part of the state, the nation’s ...

The Oregon coast is undeniably alluring. Sandy beaches, rocky cliffs and outcroppings. Waterfalls, water spouts, sand dunes. Puffins, pelicans, cormorants. Elk and whales. In a state defined by ...

The gesture comes as county commissioners face pressure from property owners — mostly in rural areas — to advocate against the state’s map.

The latest version of the Oregon Wildfire Hazard Map is raising concerns from homeowners all across the state, especially in rural areas. The problem is that many claim the map is inconsistent.

This month, state legislators and Deschutes County commissioners have heard from rural residents about their frustrations with the Oregon Department of Forestry's wildfire hazard map as a cause ...