Oregonians who live in the state’s highest-risk wildfire zones will be subject to stricter building codes and requirements under a new hazard map released Tuesday by state fire officials. The ...

A tool to identify properties with rising fire risk was abruptly withdrawn by the state after homeowners raised concerns about its effect on property values. Oregon officials released a map this ...

SALEM, Ore. — It’s that time of year when we’re thinking about wildfires, and right now the state is working on a map intended to help Oregonians know where the highest fire risks are. That said, ...

Vancouver Mall boosts security for Halloween after last year's fatal shooting While kids will be heading to the Vancouver Mall for this year’s Trick-or-Treating event, new security measures are in ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek paused referrals for wildfire hazard map appeals on Monday, which come amid calls from state lawmakers to repeal the maps altogether. Kotek directed the ...

This is a draft map of Oregon burn probability, which represents the average annual likelihood that wildfire will impact a specific location. It is not a forecast. Burn probability is just one ...

SALEM, Ore. — After getting feedback from thousands of Oregonians, state officials have withdrawn a map that identified the approximate wildfire risk for every corner of Oregon. The process sprang ...

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Legislature will consider a number of recommendations for changes related to the controversial, statewide wildfire risk map during this year's session, some of which ...

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 access ...