Oregon slow to protect against seismic fire hazards
Fire is one of the biggest threats to life and property after an earthquake. Oregon isn’t doing much to prevent the damage.
Farms and Forests
Wildfires prompt calls for more private management of public forestland
Will this season’s devastating wildfires lead to more forest management collaboratives between the public and private sectors?
Hood River businesses hurt by Eagle Creek Fire
Stores and restaurants report a significant drop in sales.
Smoky weather clouds downtown PDX businesses
Falling ash and poor air quality meant there were fewer people than usual on the streets of downtown Portland.
Wildfire apocalypse: Climate change vs. forest management
A complex web of factors is responsible for Oregon’s terrible, horrible, no good very bad fire season.
Wildfire season slow to heat up
Compared to last year, this season has been a breeze. But fire danger is getting worse, fast.
H-2B visas: Too little, too late?
The Trump Administration is increasing the number of H-2B visas by 15,000.