Trump wants states to clean up forests to stop wildfires. But his administration cut off funds
In Washington state, a U.S. Forest Service fire captain fears "situations where people call 911 and there aren’t enough ...
From agriculture to elder care: Robotics and AI meet real-world application at Oregon State University
Oregon State has the benefit of a long-established research focus on artificial intelligence. Underlying everything robotics ...
The Bulletin4d
Oregon senator proposes changing state wildfire map to curb anger, rumors
Nearly four years ago, in the aftermath of the state’s most destructive wildfires in history, the Oregon Legislature passed a ...
Daily Astorian1dOpinion
Guest column: Working forests provide habitat for wildlife
Oregon is well-known for its forests — they’re one of the primary reasons people visit, live and work here. Half of our state ...
Herald and News4d
Oregon Sen. Jeff Golden proposes changing state wildfire map to curb anger and rumors
Nearly four years ago, in the aftermath of the state’s most destructive wildfires in history, the Oregon Legislature passed a ...
KTVZ3d
Oregon lawmaker proposes changing revised state wildfire risk map to curb anger and rumors
Nearly four years ago, in the aftermath of the state’s most destructive wildfires in history, the Oregon Legislature passed a bipartisan package of wildfire prevention initiatives, including one that ...
Jefferson Public Radio7d
Pineros in Southern Oregon: How Jackson County became a center for guest workers in forestry
Non-logging forestry work, like planting trees or fuels reduction, is big business in Oregon. But if you’re picturing those ...
Oregon Public Broadcasting2d
Oregon senators call for federal firefighters to be exempt from hiring freeze
The Trump administration’s hiring freeze and funding cuts could have devastating impacts on firefighting efforts in the ...
OPB5d
Pineros in Southern Oregon: How Jackson County became a center for guest workers in forestry
Since 2020, the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division has inspected only four labor-intensive forestry contractors in the state. Three of those inspections occurred after a complaint.