Yahoo

New Oregon wildfire risk maps show which areas most likely to burn, bring damage

Oregonians who live in the state’s highest-risk wildfire zones will be subject to stricter building codes and requirements under a new hazard map released Tuesday by state fire officials. The ...
KOIN 6

Oregon places new rules on homeowners living in certain high-risk wildfire areas

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon homeowners living in certain areas at high risk of wildfire will face stricter building codes and mandates to reduce vegetation on their properties under new “wildfire ...
The Register-Guard

New maps for Oregon legislative, congressional districts released; public hearings scheduled

Oregon lawmakers released their initial draft maps of new congressional and legislative districts Friday, urging Oregonians to study the maps ahead of public hearings ...
OPB

Oregon’s new congressional map is now final

Republicans who’d argued the map was a blatant Democratic gerrymander elected not to appeal their case to the Oregon Supreme Court. Former Secretary of State Bev Clarno was among Republicans ...
Yakima Herald-Republic

On the Oregon coast? These maps could save your life

The Oregon coast is undeniably alluring. Sandy beaches, rocky cliffs and outcroppings. Waterfalls, waterspouts, sand dunes. Puffins, pelicans, cormorants. Elk and whales. In a state defined by access ...
Statesman Journal

Why lawmakers are seeking to kill Oregon wildfire risk map for second time

For the second time in two years, Oregon lawmakers want to kill a map meant to identify areas at high risk of catastrophic wildfires but that has become a lightning rod for anger from rural residents ...
Hoodline

Oregon Battles Flood Risks Amplified by Wildfire Burn Scars Across the State

Oregon faces flood risks due to wildfires' burn scars, affecting soil absorption and increasing debris flow, with several ...
KGW8

Oregon coronavirus: Maps, graphs and data

PORTLAND, Ore. — KGW is tracking cases of COVID-19 across Oregon and we have put together several interactive maps to help navigate the data we are finding. Hover over each chart or map to access ...
Oregonian

Oregon’s new political maps, which would cement Democrats’ dominance, may come under challenge from voters, courts

Oregon lawmakers went down to the wire Monday when they approved majority Democrats’ new congressional and legislative district maps with party-line votes just hours ahead of deadline. Their actions, ...
KOIN 6

Map: These Oregon counties are home to the most excessive drinkers, study finds

(NEXSTAR) — It is hard to overlook the connection between Oregon and alcohol, especially craft brews and hard ciders. There are, however, some apparent downsides: data shows some Oregon counties may ...
The Denver Post

Map Game: Where is Oregon?

Where is Oregon on the map? Click and drag the marker to where you think Oregon is on this map of North America (it’s the crotch of the “x” that appears when you drag the marker that marks where your ...
OPB

Oregon lawmakers are taking up political maps. Here’s what you need to know.

Oregon lawmakers are convening Monday morning with a hugely important political task ahead of them. If history is any guide, they’ll likely fail. The task is redistricting, the once-a-decade partisan ...