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Officials warn of rising wildfire risk as Memorial Day weekend marks start of fire season in Washington

As Memorial Day weekend ushers in the start of Washington state’s wildfire season, fire officials are warning residents to take extra precautions amid dry conditions WASHINGTON, USA — As families across Washington prepare for Memorial Day festivities, fire …

Oregon increases budget to fight wildfires; federal hiring reaches 84% of target

Published 8:45 am Friday, May 23, 2025 The Oregon Department of Forestry’s wildfire protection budget is set to rise to $127 million this year, a 12% increase compared to a year ago. The amount includes a base budget for preparedness and initial attack …

Oregon Under Fire: 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 Saturday, May 24, at 7:00 p.m. for a …

BLM turns to specialized communication kits to improve radio interoperability during wildfires

DENVER — Communication is critical during emergency response. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is turning to 10 new communication kits to improve radio interoperability during wildfires. The kits are meant to help streamline communication for crews who …

ODF: No threat to structures as human-caused wildfire in Douglas County is contained

DAYS CREEK, Ore. — Crews continue to work a wildfire in Douglas County that was reported Thursday, May 22, and they now say it's contained. Douglas Forest Protective Association crews responded around 5:30 p.m. Thursday to the "Doe Hollow fire…

Democrats delay vote on Oregon wildfire map repeal, prompting consternation from Republicans

The House Committee on Climate and Energy on Thursday voted against sending a bill that would repeal the state’s controversial wildfire map to the chamber floor, prompting swift pushback from Republicans who argued that Democrats were trying to use it as …

How prescribed burns are reshaping Southern Oregon forests and communities

On a Friday morning in early May, flames crawled up a mountainous slope above Highway 66 in the Greensprings. Smoke billowed above the road, nearly obscuring the people tending the fire: some wore official wildland fire gear, others dressed in jeans and t- …

Air Curtain Incinerators can Dispose of Oregon’s Wood Waste While Keeping Skies Clear

A solution for getting rid of Oregon’s mounting piles of wood waste while sparing Oregonians lungs may come in the form of mobile air curtain incinerators (ACI). About the size of a camper trailer, ACIs are essentially open metal boxes. Woody debris is …

Oregon increases budget to fight wildfires, federal hiring reaches 84% of target

Published 5:45 am Friday, May 23, 2025 1 of 1 The Oregon Department of Forestry’s wildfire protection budget is set to rise to $127 million this year, a 12% increase compared to a year ago. The amount includes a base budget for preparedness and initial …

New verdicts add $50M to PacifiCorp toll in huge Oregon wildfire case

New Oregon cap-and-trade program weighed for transportation bill

Oregon legislators are considering a cap-and-trade program to partially fund ODOT. There are concerns about implementing the program within the current legislative session. Increased gas taxes and vehicle fees are still be considered for the transportation …

Oregon Legislature gears up for a showdown over the future of wildfire funding

House Republicans accused Democrats of tabling a bill that would repeal the state's controversial wildfire hazard map for leverage to raid the kicker rebate. SALEM, Ore. — A lively and sometimes tense meeting of an Oregon legislative committee on …

Wildfire prevention and food and water festival on foothill minds

About a dozen people showed up on a Saturday afternoon for a presentation by the Yuba Watershed and Firesafe Council’s recently updated Community Wildfire Protection Plan.  This report comprehensively catalogs all the wildfire hazards in the Yuba Foothills …

Oregon jury awards $50 million to Labor Day fire survivors in latest verdict against PacifiCorp

A Multnomah County jury this week awarded about $50 million to 10 survivors of Oregon’s 2020 Labor Day wildfires, the latest in a growing series of verdicts against electric company PacifiCorp. The Portland-based utility has now been ordered to pay more …

Oregon lawmakers are now considering a ‘cap-and-trade’ program to fund roads, wildfire prevention

As Oregon lawmakers frantically search for money to fund roads and wildfire prevention, they have landed on a surprising idea: Dredging up a fight over cap-and-trade that once dominated legislative attention. In recent weeks, there’s been increasing …

Power outage: Oregon's green energy promise fizzles

Show links: How the Pacific Northwest's dream of green energy fell apart Higher prices, rolling blackouts: The Northwest is bracing for the effects of a lagging green energy push The following transcript was generated using automated transcription …

Oregon Rep. Cliff Bentz insists Republicans ‘not cutting’ Medicaid, SNAP

Oregon Rep. Cliff Bentz insists Republicans ‘not cutting’ Medicaid, SNAP Published 2:59 pm Thursday, May 22, 2025 By ALEX BAUMHARDT / Oregon Capital Chronicle The 2nd District congressman holds virtual town hall, says he consulted with former Oregon …

Oregon lawmakers look to reshape cap-and-trade program to pay for transportation needs

Published 2:09 pm Thursday, May 22, 2025 This is a developing story and will be updated. As Oregon lawmakers scrounge for ways to pay for hundreds of millions in transportation needs, they’ve dug up a new twist on an old plan: allowing polluters to buy and …

Oregon lawmakers revive controversial effort to implement cap-and-trade system

A key group of lawmakers have proposed that Oregon shift to a market-based emissions allowance system that could fundamentally alter the state’s regulation of companies that emit pollution in order to help fund two of the Legislature’s top priorities this …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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’ …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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’ …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Powell County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Mobile Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Powell 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 …

New Report Reveals Dangerous Deterioration of New York’s Roads Despite Record Tax and Toll Revenues

43% of NY roads are in poor shape, 10% of bridges are unsafe, yet tolls rise. James Medows demands action to fix NYC’s crumbling infrastructure. NEW YORK, NY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Released data studies are …

Stronger than the Storm & Save the Children Host Child-Friendly Spaces Training at Texas Emergency Management Conference

Workshop Helps Emergency Managers Create Safe and Supportive Spaces for Children Following Disasters FORT WORTH, TX, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stronger than the Storm, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building …

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant Approved for Cody Fire

OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds to assist the state of Arizona in combating the Cody Fire burning in Pinal County. On May 21, the State of Arizona submitted a …

FEMA Resumes In-Person Trainings at National Schoolhouses to Strengthen State and Local Government’s Ability to Respond ...

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced today that in-person training will resume at three national schoolhouses in early June—the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) in Anniston, Ala., the National Fire Academy (NFA) and the National Disaster and Emergency …

Coalition Files Landmark Petition to African Commission Demanding Climate Reparations and Justice for Future Generations

TUCSON , AZ, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an interview with Xraised, Fair Start Movement (FSM) activists discussed concerns regarding how current global systems affect justice, vulnerable populations—especially in Africa …