The increasing threat of wildfires and funding issues with ODOT where just two topics KATU's Steve Dunn discussed in an exclusive interview with the governor.

Republicans touted different pieces of legislation — such as Senate Bill 678 — that would eliminate the map. If ...

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has paused appeals to the Wildfire Risk Map. It shows properties in the state that are in high fire areas that will need to increase fire prevention for new ...

Wildfires have been a growing problem in Oregon for the last few years and there is an ongoing debate in Salem about how to best address the issue.

Oregon Republican legislators are coming out against the state’s wildfire hazard map and seeking its repeal. The map ...

Republican lawmakers want to repeal the statewide wildfire risk assessment map, claiming it has skyrocketed insurance rates and harmed land values.

Amid mounting criticism from the public and lawmakers from both parties, Gov. Tina Kotek has paused any further agency action ...

There’s been a bit of controversy since Oregon officials released the wildfire property risk maps which are intended to ...

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek paused referrals for wildfire hazard map appeals on Monday, which come amid calls from state lawmakers to repeal the maps altogether.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has ordered the Oregon Department of Forestry to continue to accept all appeals of the Oregon Wildfire Hazard Map.