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Published on May 22, 2025

Oregon, SW Washington politicians react to 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' passing

PORTLAND, Ore. — House Republicans stayed up through the night to pass the "One Big Beautiful Bill" - a multitrillion-dollar tax break package and a priority of President Donald Trump. Speaker Mike Johnson announced the vote was 215-214. It will …

Source: KCBY - Oregon - Indeterminate
Published on May 22, 2025

Wildfire season in Washington state: Above-normal risk in forecast

Isabella Breda / The Seattle Times (TNS) Trainee Cat Robinson heaved a hose along the containment line as flames climbed a nearby ponderosa pine. Capt. Beau Foster, with Kittitas Fire District 6, coached her as she knocked down the flames before they …

Source: The Daily Chronicle - Washington State - Pending
Published on May 22, 2025

Oregon Medicaid Expert Warns of Threats to Innovation as Federal Cuts Are Expected

As lawmakers consider changes to the Medicaid budget, Oregon’s Medicaid system is bracing for any potential impact. Eric C. Hunter, president and CEO of CareOregon, spoke with Managed Healthcare Executive about the state’s innovative programs and the risks …

Source: Managed Healthcare Executive - Neutral
Published on May 22, 2025

Kotek supports using 'kicker' tax return for wildfire costs

A bill has been introduced to create a permanent wildfire trust fund using kicker funds, generating an estimated $165 million biennially. Oregon Republicans oppose using kicker funds for wildfire management, citing financial burdens on residents. A two- …

Source: Statesman Journal - Oregon - Pending
Published on May 22, 2025

Oregon House bill to disallow homeless people to live on public property fails

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - The Oregon House Republican Caucus sent a press release Wednesday explaining that House Bill 2432 failed with 28 to 24 to-28-vote margin. “Today, House Republicans forced a vote on a bill that would repeal HB 3115 (2021), which …

Source: FOX 12 - Oregon - Indeterminate
Published on May 22, 2025

Oregon Jury Returns $35M to 10 Wildfire Victims

An Oregon jury awarded more than $35.5 million to 10 people who sued over wildfires that ravaged the state in 2020. Wednesday’s verdict, which includes $5.3 million in economic damages and $30.2 million in non-economic damages, is the seventh to hit …

Source: New Jersey Law Journal - Pending
Published on May 21, 2025

Oregon lawmakers OK changes to landmark bottle redemption law

Oregon lawmakers approved changes to the state's landmark bottle redemption law on Wednesday, allowing redemption sites that some say have become magnets for drugs and homelessness to refuse returns of empty beverage containers during nighttime hours. …

Source: KVAL - Oregon - Center-right
Published on May 21, 2025

Bipartisan bills introduced to shore-up wildfire and privacy protections

Senator Jeff Merkley said he is putting an effort forward to beef up wildfire protections and to protect the privacy of Americans by sponsoring a handful of new bipartisan bills. As wildfire season inches closer, Merkley's Civilian Conservation Center …

Source: KVAL - Oregon - Center-right
Published on May 21, 2025

State parks offer campfire safety tips during Wildfire Awareness Month

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) joins Oregon Department of Forestry and other local, statewide and national partners in recognizing May as Wildfire Awareness Month. Campfires are a beloved tradition when visiting Oregon State Parks, and staff …

Source: Cannon Beach Gazette - Oregon - Neutral
Published on May 21, 2025

Letters to the editor: Wildfire mitigation will cause loss of habitat; the first American pope; therapy in schools could ...

Wildfire mitigation will cause loss of habitat Chainsaws are raised in the air, Elon Musk style, ready to take down the evil forests on the 323-acre Tucker County Open Space and on Park Hill at Arapaho Ranch near Nederland. What did the forests do wrong? …

Source: Daily Camera - Colorado - Center-left
Published on May 21, 2025

Oregon Officials: What Not to Do Building Campfires on Coast, in Forests

Published 05/20/25 at 7:15 p.m. By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff (Brookings, Oregon) – Summer's unofficial opening salvo begins shortly when it comes to vacationers around Oregon, and that brings not only more campfires but wildfire …

Source: Oregon Coast Beach Connection - Neutral
Published on May 21, 2025

Gov. Kotek backs using Oregon kicker to partially fund wildfire costs

Some Republicans oppose Kotek's plan to use Oregon's $1.64B kicker for wildfire funding, arguing it burdens taxpayers and other funding options should be considered. SALEM, Ore. — While it isn't a new idea, it's one that Governor Tina Kotek …

Source: KGW 8 - Oregon - Pending
Published on May 21, 2025

Record snowmelt in western US likely to trigger droughts, wildfires

As summer approaches the west coast, the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) has warned of record snowmelt across the western United States. As per the latest update published by the NOAA agency, this rapid snowmelt could result in water …

Source: Hindustan Times - Indeterminate
Published on May 21, 2025

Oregon Gov. Kotek speaks on wildfire funding, proposed Medicaid cuts in Medford stop

Published 4:51 pm Tuesday, May 20, 2025 By JAMES SLOAN / Rogue Valley Times Attends Chamber of Medford & Jackson County event; also touches on housing, students’ academic scores Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek discussed topics ranging from wildfire …

Source: The Rogue Valley Times - Oregon - Pending
Published on May 21, 2025

Kotek says Oregon is ready for fire season, but federal help is uncertain

Oregon faces another high-risk fire season as forecasters predict hot, dry weather across the state. Last summer ranked among the most expensive wildfire seasons in Oregon to date. At a press conference Tuesday in Medford, Gov. Tina Kotek said that state …

Source: Jefferson Public Radio - Oregon - Pending
Published on May 21, 2025

Gov. Kotek supportive of diverting Oregon 'kicker' funds towards wildfire costs

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Gov. Tina Kotek is open to using a portion of this year's "kicker" rebate to cover the cost of wildfires in Oregon. "We need to find some resources to do that, and I do think this conversation on a one-time basis …

Source: KATU - Oregon - Neutral
Published on May 20, 2025

A Familiar Threat: 2025 Wildfire Season

We face a familiar threat every year, with wildfires ripping across the Western United States. The state of Oregon is bracing for another challenging wildfire season following a record-breaking year in 2024. Join us later this week for a special …

Source: KPIC - Oregon - Indeterminate
Published on May 20, 2025

Dragonslayers Announces its Universal Blueprint To Protect Homes, Land, and Communities from Wildfire Storms

Nehalem, Oregon, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As wildfire storms continue to devastate landscapes across the country with increasing speed and intensity, Thomas Troop Emonds, a former U.S. Marine, Smokejumper, and founder of Dragonslayers, is calling …

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Published on May 22, 2025

Summer Fun Returns to the Museum

(Graphic courtesy of High Desert Museum) Raptors of the Desert Sky Get ready to soar into summer! Beginning this Saturday, the special summer program, Raptors of the Desert Sky, returns to the Museum! Be awed by the beauty and power of free-flying raptors …

Source: Cascade Business News - Oregon - Neutral

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Published on May 24, 2025 - 23:32 GMT

Oklahoma Survivors Affected by the March Wildfires and Straight-line Winds Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance

OKLAHOMA CITY – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for Oklahoma homeowners and renters in seven counties who sustained damage from the wildfires and straight-line winds that occurred March 14-21. Financial assistance is available to …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 14:34 GMT

Interior Deploys Personnel to Support Wildfire Response in Southern California

Date: May 23, 2025 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In line with the Trump Administration’s focus on public safety and fast, effective disaster response, the Department of the Interior has sent a team to help communities in Southern …

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Published on May 21, 2025 - 16:18 GMT

Christina Fulton Unites Fundraisers for LAFD and Wildfire Relief with Immortal Beauty Inc. and Miss Asia Michelle Yin

Delivering Hope, Healing, and Resilience through Community, Wellness, and Philanthropy. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Actress, humanitarian, and KTLA contributor Christina Fulton, alongside her cutting-edge biotech …

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Published on May 21, 2025 - 22:56 GMT

Wildfires Push Global Forest Loss in 2024

(MENAFN) New findings reveal that climate change–intensified wildfires have become the primary cause of deforestation worldwide in 2024, surpassing agricultural expansion for the first time. This marks a significant transformation in the factors …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 17:38 GMT

Wildfires Prompt Emergency Measures in Arizona

(MENAFN) Wildfires that have persisted since last Tuesday in the U.S. state of Arizona have ravaged approximately 8,265 hectares of terrain. Due to the arid weather and minimal humidity, authorities have issued a "Red Flag" warning, highlighting …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 15:53 GMT

Wildfire Awareness Month: Kuderer reminds homeowners to review policies

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer urged homeowners to consider fire threats and review their insurance policies with fire season approaching. May is Wildfire Awareness Month, an opportunity for people, communities and …

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Published on May 22, 2025 - 20:17 GMT

Project Spotlight – SLVWD Pipeline Replacement, Boulder Creek, CA

Kier + Wright Provides Multi-Faceted Comprehensive Survey Approach for Boulder Creek Pipeline Replacement Project CA, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Over the last 10 years, forest fires have become a common occurrence, causing …

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Published on May 21, 2025 - 13:30 GMT

Westhaven Commences Summer Program and Provides Exploration Update on Spences Bridge Gold Belt Projects

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westhaven Gold Corp. (TSX-V:WHN) is pleased to announce the start of summer exploration activities on its four 100% owned gold projects covering 61,512 hectares of the prospective Spences Bridge …

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Published on May 24, 2025 - 17:28 GMT

Above-Normal 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast Predicts 13 To 19 Named Storms, 6 To 10 Hurricanes

Trusted Leader In Hurricane Protection Solutions Says South Florida Homeowners Should Be Prepared Prior to Season Start June 1 WEST PALM BEACH,, FL, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Florida continues to recover from last year …

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Published on May 24, 2025 - 23:32 GMT

Arkansas Survivors Affected by the April 2-22 Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding Can Apply for Possible FEMA ...

LITTLE ROCK – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for Arkansas homeowners and renters in 16 counties who sustained damage from the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred April 2-22. Financial assistance is available to eligible …

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Published on May 24, 2025 - 23:32 GMT

Oklahoma Survivors Affected by the March Wildfires and Straight-line Winds Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance

OKLAHOMA CITY – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for Oklahoma homeowners and renters in seven counties who sustained damage from the wildfires and straight-line winds that occurred March 14-21. Financial assistance is available to …

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Published on May 24, 2025 - 23:32 GMT

South Texas Survivors Affected by the March 26-28 Severe Storms and Flooding Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance

AUSTIN – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for South Texas homeowners and renters in four counties who sustained damage from the severe storms and flooding that occurred March 26-28. Financial assistance is available to eligible …

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Published on May 24, 2025 - 18:44 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Nelson County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Nelson County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

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Published on May 24, 2025 - 18:44 GMT

1 Day Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following February Severe Storms and Flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson and Woodford counties who experienced damage or losses caused by the February severe storms and …

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Published on May 24, 2025 - 18:44 GMT

How To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following May Tornadoes in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. – FEMA is supporting recovery efforts for multiple disasters in Kentucky, including a new major disaster that was just declared on May 23, for severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from May 16-17, 2025. How To Apply for FEMA …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Express Restoration Now Offers Professional Equipment Rentals in Edmond, OK

Express Restoration Launches Equipment Rental Services in Edmond, OK EDMOND, OK, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Express Restoration is proud to announce the launch of its professional equipment rental services, now available to …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 12:33 GMT

South Carolina Game Warden named Governor’s State Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

SCDNR’s Lance Corporal Mike Norris becomes the Palmetto State’s Top Cop for 2024 COLUMBIA, SC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lance Corporal Gene “Mike” Norris III, a law enforcement officer (game warden) with the S.C. …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 22:09 GMT

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Texas

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Texas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from March 26–28, 2025. The President’s action makes federal funding …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 22:09 GMT

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Missouri

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Missouri to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and wildfires on March 14-15, 2025. The President’ …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 22:09 GMT

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Nebraska

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Nebraska to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm and straight-line winds from March 18-19, 2025. Public Assistance federal …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 22:09 GMT

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Missouri

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Missouri to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from March 30 – April 8, 2025. Public …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 22:09 GMT

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Kansas

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Kansas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm, straight-line winds, flooding and wildfires from March 14-19, 2025. Public …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 22:09 GMT

McDowell County, W.Va., Disaster Recovery Center closed for Memorial Day, permanently closing Thursday, May 29

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The FEMA-West Virginia Disaster Recovery Center in McDowell County will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday and is scheduled to close permanently Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 6 p.m. The McDowell County center offers the last in-person …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 22:09 GMT

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Mississippi

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Mississippi to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from March 14-15, 2025. The President’ …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 22:09 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Daviess County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Daviess County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 14:06 GMT

3 Days Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following February Severe Storms and Flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson and Woodford counties who experienced damage or losses caused by the February severe storms and …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 14:06 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Hart County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Hart County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new Disaster …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 14:06 GMT

Another Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Jefferson County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A second Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Jefferson County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The …

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