Wildfire mitigation projects caught up in Trump’s spending freeze
Some forest management projects that aim to mitigate wildfie risk are among the projects that have been halted under ...
Merkley, other U.S. senators urge reversal of Trump’s wildfire funding cuts
A coalition of Western U.S. senators has called for the immediate reversal of stop work orders issued by the Bureau of Land ...
Hawaii court rules against insurance companies in Maui wildfire, allowing $4B settlement to proceed
Hawaii’s Supreme Court has ruled that insurance companies can’t bring their own legal actions against those blamed for Maui’s ...
Having trouble getting disaster aid from FEMA? This congressional effort could help
Congress is considering steps to make it easier for victims of natural disasters to get aid. Currently, people seeking aid ...
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Wyden co-sponsors legislation to keep some of ski areas’ annual fees with local national forests
Senator Ron Wyden announced Monday he is co-sponsoring bipartisan legislation that would let national forests retain a ...
Closure of Canadian entry point leaves a trail of unhappy Pacific Crest Trail campers
Canadian authorities announced the closure at the end of January, stating it "aligns with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which does not allow travelers to enter the U.S. from Canada on the trail.
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Wind-driven brush fire burns 2 acres in Zionville
ZIONVILLE — A wind-drive brush fire caused by fireworks burned 2 acres in Zionville Sunday evening. According to Watauga ...