That’s exactly what Oregon politicians did by “repealing” Oregon’s wildfire hazard map — tossing out the one tool that gave us direction in addressing a growing threat.

Record funding for school, reform for civil commitment, housing changes and more passed during the 2025 session that ended June 27.

PORTLAND — Oregon lawmakers have voted to repeal the state’s contentous wildfire hazard map, which subjected homeowners in certain areas at high risk of wildfires to stricter building codes ...

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon lawmakers have voted to repeal the state's contentious wildfire hazard map, which subjected homeowners in certain areas at high risk of wildfires to stricter building codes ...

The Oregon House voted Tuesday to repeal a controversial wildfire hazard map and home-hardening requirements that accompanied it.