Plant hardiness zones are only a measure of the average extreme minimum temperature, and several other variables are at play when determining whether a plant will be hardy.

When severe weather hits western Washington, where you live can make a big difference in the impact to you and your family.

Before buying a house in a flood zone, it’s important to know the risks and costs involved — especially with the increase in ...

The world has watched in horror as fires continue to raze parts of Los Angeles, California. For those of us living in ...

The Seventh Oregon Climate Assessment from state and federal scientists and researchers evaluates the what the future could ...

Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted last week and roared across the Los Angeles area.

The revised statewide maps of wildfire hazard zones and the wildland-urban interface are complete and final versions are now available on the Oregon Explorer website, the Oregon Department of Forestry ...

California has seen a number of these types of blaze in recent years, notably the 2018 Camp Fire, which began as a wildland ...

Real estate interests opposed laws limiting development in high wildfire risk areas — putting more people in harm’s way.