/tags/oregon oregon en-US Copyright Tue, 15 Sep 2020 19:15:40 GMT /news-partners/2020-09-15/west-coast-fires-climate-forest-management-lax-rules-plenty-of-blame-to-go-around The alarming wildfires on the West Coast are again putting the spotlight on climate change. But it's not the only reason why we're seeing so much destruction and lives lost. Tue, 15 Sep 2020 19:15:40 GMT /news-partners/2020-09-15/west-coast-fires-climate-forest-management-lax-rules-plenty-of-blame-to-go-around Kirk Siegler /2020-09-14/at-least-35-dead-as-wildfires-rampage-along-the-west-coast In addition to dangerous smoke and fog, there is now concern that two of the biggest fires threatening cities and towns near Portland, Ore., might combine. Mon, 14 Sep 2020 20:02:16 GMT /2020-09-14/at-least-35-dead-as-wildfires-rampage-along-the-west-coast Laurel Wamsley /news-partners/npr-news/2020-09-10/at-least-14-people-killed-in-west-coast-wildfires-some-500-000-evacuated-in-oregon "This could be the greatest loss of human lives and property due to wildfires in our state's history," Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said. Fires are burning more than 900,000 acres across the state. Thu, 10 Sep 2020 16:35:53 GMT /news-partners/npr-news/2020-09-10/at-least-14-people-killed-in-west-coast-wildfires-some-500-000-evacuated-in-oregon Bill Chappell, Rachel Treisman /news-partners/2019-02-27/oregon-set-to-pass-the-first-statewide-rent-control-bill The measure would limit rent increases to 7 percent annually, plus inflation, and offer renters more protection from eviction. Supporters celebrate as critics fear it will diminish housing options. Wed, 27 Feb 2019 16:53:19 GMT /news-partners/2019-02-27/oregon-set-to-pass-the-first-statewide-rent-control-bill Sasha Ingber