PacifiCorp contributes to bills throughout West to limit liability in wildfires
Bills in Oregon would provide electric utilities with a financial safety net and some level of protection from ...
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Oregon fire officials say PacifiCorp didn’t cause Santiam Fire, contradicting federal reports, jury decision
The Oregon Department of Forestry report comes five years after the 2020 fire, as PacifiCorp pushes for legislation that ...
Electrical equipment didn't add to spread of Santiam Canyon fires, ODF investigation finds
Electrical equipment was not the main cause of the devastating Santiam Canyon wildfire in 2020, according to a new report.
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As tariffs take hold, here’s a summary of Oregon’s biggest imports and exports
In 2024, Oregon imported nearly $100 million worth of furniture like mattresses and light fixtures from China, and another $78 million worth of toys, sports equipment and games, or parts for those ...
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Oregon Senate passes bill banning 'forever chemicals' in firefighting gear
The Oregon Senate has passed a bill aimed at banning ... Rick Graves with Portland Fire says toxins can seep through the protective equipment when fighting fires, potentially causing cancer ...
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Bill that could have offered utilities protection from fire lawsuits gets fix
A change to House Bill 3666 ensures certificates awarded to utilities for wildfire plans are not used to determine legal ...