Wildfire-relief bill passes Congress; payments will be tax-free with Trump’s signatureSen. Ron Wyden helped push through the legislation, which eliminates income tax on relief payments for people impacted by natural disasters.The Oregonian2mo agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyRon Wydenwildfire relief bill passage
Trump administration denies emergency funding for 2 Oregon wildfiresU.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley have sent a letter to the federal agency expressing frustration with the decision.The Oregonian2mo agoWhole story →PlanetJeff MerkleyRon Wydenoregon wildfires funding denial
Akawa Butte fire grows amid high winds; Tina Kotek warns of ‘long summer yet ahead of us’The Akawa Butte fire burning in central Oregon exploded in size this week and has now scorched more than 27,000 acres.The Oregonian2mo agoWhole story →PlanetTina Kotekakawa butte fire
Oregon’s Salinas challenges Trump administration plan to overhaul Forest Service, wildfire responseU.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, pressed U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz during a House hearing Wednesday.The Oregonian3mo agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyAndrea Salinasforest service reorganization
Kotek invokes emergency order for northeast Oregon Hagen fireOregon Gov. Tina Kotek issued an emergency order for the growing Hagen fire near Pendleton.The Oregonian3mo agoWhole story →PlanetTina Kotekhagen fire emergency declaration
