Conservation groups in Oregon are asking people to put down their Roman candles, sparklers and bottle rockets this week.
The reason: Humans ignite more wildfires on the Fourth of July than any other day of the year.Read More
The judge in the Eagle Creek Fire case has ordered the teen boy who admitted starting the blaze to pay $36.6 million in restitution.Read More
Portland City Council closed a major loophole in regulations protecting children from exposure to lead in paint. Lead-based paint in homes is the leading cause of lead poising in the nation.Read More
