Budget woes, cuts to the federal wildfire-fighting workforce and President Donald Trump's threats against Canada have made it more difficult for state officials to plan for the upcoming wildfire season. In Washington, a $12 billion budget shortfall prompted majority Democrats in the Legislature this week to propose significantly slicing spending on wildfire prevention. State Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Dave Upthegrove says those drastic cuts would endanger public safety. As Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency slashes federal spending, the Trump administration withheld money for wildfire mitigation in several states and then fired thousands of workers involved in firefighting from various agencies.

States with aggressive climate goals like Oregon are facing a conundrum. Electric vehicles can help reduce emissions in the transportation sector, the nation's largest source of greenhouse gas emissions; but they also mean less gas tax revenue in government coffers. Revenues from gas taxes paid by drivers at the pump are projected to decrease as more people adopt electric and fuel-efficient cars. That's forcing officials nationwide to look for new ways to fund transportation infrastructure. According to the National Association of Budget Officers, motor fuel taxes are the largest source of transportation revenue for states. But the money they bring in has fallen.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Good news for fans of "The Goonies:" the old Victorian home featured in the film is on sale in Astoria, Oregon, and pote…

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Temperatures are predicted to soar to 100 degrees in Portland, Oregon on Tuesday, which is expected to be the hottest da…

WASHINGTON (AP) — A winter storm packing heavy snow blew into the nation's capital Monday, closing government offices and schools and groundin…

SEATTLE (AP) — A thaw-out is coming for frozen Seattle and Portland, Oregon, but not before another round of snow that could compound problems…

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Some of the biggest school systems in the U.S. are taking a hard line with teachers and staff members who are not yet va…