Inside look at efforts to make Portland’s water supply fire-resistant
In an effort to safeguard the region’s drinking water from wildfire-related contaminants, the Portland Water Bureau is advancing its filtration capabilities to better prepare for future environmental ...
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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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Firefighters from multiple agencies battle large wildfire near Lake Meredith
With memories of last year’s devastating wildfires in the area still fresh, firefighters from more than a dozen local and ...
3 children die in suburban Detroit house fire where smoke alarms were not working
WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. -- Three children died in a weekend house fire in suburban Detroit, authorities said. A 16-year-old girl and two boys, ages 15 and 12, could not escape the fire Sunday night, ...
10 US cities where homeowners are safest from natural disasters
CoreLogic weighed the cost of replacing homes, the frequency of climate disasters, and more to identify areas with lower ...
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L.A. wildfire survivors struggling with FEMA applications could benefit from disaster case managers
Tens of thousands of people impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires have similar worries. To help, nonprofits across the region ...
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From Hitting the Slopes to Enjoying a Soak: How to Enjoy a Perfect Weekend in This Winter Oregon Town
Recently devastated by a wildfire, today this charming small town is brimming with new life and winter recreation.
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California wildfires could slow the economy and boost inflation — and that’s not even the worst of it, economists say
The devastating wildfires that have destroyed entire neighborhoods in Los Angeles this month are adding up to the costliest wildfire event in California history, and they will slow the U.S ...
Map shows rising wildfire threat across the U.S.: See if you're affected
A combination of hotter and drier weather and more people living in places that naturally burn are making things complicated.
Oregon couple charged with impersonating firefighters to sneak into wildfire evacuation zone
An Oregon couple wearing fake firefighter gear and driving a fire truck they purchased at an auction was arrested and charged after authorities stopped them from sneaking into a Palisades Fire ...
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LA wildfires could bring higher used vehicle prices for automakers, car buyers
Detroit accounts for 2.3%. Jominy said J.D. Power's data showed that during the first week of the fires, Los Angeles' share of new vehicle sales fell 0.6%, or by about 1,000 vehicles from Dec. 31 ...