California Governor Proposes Wildfire Law Changes July 26, 2018 By Brian Eckhouse and Romy Varghese California utility giants PG&E Corp. and Edison International are one step closer to changing a state law that has exposed... Read More
Decades Old Fire Lookouts Remain Crucial in Spotting Wildfires July 26, 2018 By KEITH RIDLER Fire-lookout towers perched atop remote, craggy peaks across the U.S. West may seem like quaint reminders of an era before... Read More
King County Increases Patrols to Mark Distracted Driving Law’s 1 Year Anniversary July 25, 2018 July 23rd one year since Governor Jay Inslee signed Washington’s Driving Under the Influence of Electronics (E-DUI) law into effect.... Read More
California Utility Shares Rise After Governor Proposes Fire Bill July 25, 2018 Shares of California utility owners PG&E Corp., Edison International and Sempra Energy climbed after Governor Jerry Brown indicated that utilities... Read More
Second Oso Landslide Lawsuit Settled for $11.5M July 25, 2018 A second group of relatives of people killed in the deadly Oso landslide has reached an $11.5 million settlement with... Read More
Reno Scrambles to Shore up Aging Fleet of Fire Trucks July 24, 2018 Reno’s City Council is moving to shore up the Nevada city’s aging fleet of fire engines after its last functioning... Read More
MGM’s Suit Against Vegas Shooting Victims Turns to Never-Tested Law July 24, 2018 By REGINA GARCIA CANO The unprecedented move from MGM Resorts International to sue hundreds of victims of last year’s mass shooting in Las Vegas... Read More
Oregon State Researcher Studies Wildfire Embers July 23, 2018 An Oregon State University professor is using federal funds to conduct research on how embers form and spread during devastating... Read More
Scenic California Highway Near Big Sur Reopens After Landslide July 20, 2018 A scenic stretch of Highway 1 in a popular tourist area along the California coast reopened to traffic Wednesday, more... Read More
Arizona Official Claiming Legislative Immunity Has History of Traffic Stops July 20, 2018 An Arizona lawmaker already under fire for claiming legislative immunity during a traffic stop has a record of getting pulled... Read More