Democracy Dies in Darkness
Something needs to change.
By Chris Edwards and Travis Joseph, Oregon Capital Chronicle
The Oregon Capital Chronicle focuses on deep and useful reporting on Oregon state government, politics and policy.
The Wake-up Call
Oregon made history this summer, but not in a celebratory way. This serves as a wake-up call highlighting systemic failures that need addressing with innovative solutions. Over 2.5 million acres burned, marking a record high in the state’s history. Alarmingly, 92% of this destruction occurred on public lands. In the last decade, nearly every catastrophic wildfire in the region has originated from these public lands, pointing toward serious management issues and policy shortcomings.
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