Oso mudslide News

Judge Sets Limits in Civil Suit Over Deadly Oso Mudslide

A King County Superior Court judge is considering which claims can be brought in a civil trial that will explore whether anyone should be held responsible for the deadly Oso, Washington mudslide. The Daily Herald reports that Judge Roger Rogoff …

Safety Recommendations Resulting From Oso Mudslide Drafted

A panel making safety recommendations from the Oso, Wash., mudslide is close to completing a final draft for Gov. Jay Inslee. The Joint SR 530 Landslide Commission holds its final meeting Tuesday to finalize the report going to the governor …

Washington Considers New Rules for Harvesting Timber Near Unstable Slopes

A state board wants new rules for timber harvests on landslide-prone sites. The Forest Practice Board voted Wednesday that the Washington State Department of Natural Resources should require landowners to provide more technical information when planning timber harvests near potentially …