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Yachats Planning Commissioners heard from residents about proposed zoning changes—which would open up possibilities for more small, affordable homes.

This Wildfire Wednesday, we’ll get right to the point: Oregonians are facing severe wildfires of historic proportions. In true Oregon spirit, let’s show up for our neighbors at this critical time.

Your gift helps us show up for Oregon’s communities, landscapes, and future—and through August 31, your impact can double.

It can feel overwhelming to think about the impacts that wildfire has on communities and the state and local economies. But the good news is that we have the information, structures, and Oregon know-how to create a more resilient and prosperous future for all Oregonians—especially if we work together.

Oregon has the unique opportunity to be a proving ground for the IBHS Wildfire Prepared Standard and whether taking these steps to reduce wildfire risk can make a meaningful difference for insurance coverage and rates for Oregonians.

The Oregon Conservation Corps funds programs that train youth to reduce wildfire risk to homes and communities, while providing paths to employment in wildfire fields, forestry, emergency management, and more.

Finding interdisciplinary solutions to complex problems is what drives Jackson Schroeder, 1000 Friends of Oregon’s 2026 Gerhardt intern. In collaboration with our Great Communities team, Jackson is studying transit-oriented development’s impacts on communities and climate.

This special Wildfire Wednesday feature by our partners at Sightline Institute highlights the risk and costs of wildfires across our state, drawing from a report published earlier this year.

Whether your spot of choice is Brookings, Newport, Seaside, or somewhere in between—and whether you’re coming for surfing, fishing, tide pooling, hiking, sightseeing, or other adventures—there’s truly nowhere like the Oregon Coast. But how and why is it so special? That's thanks in large part to the Beach Bill, signed on July 6, 1967 by Governor Tom McCall. And it's up to us to continue to steward this legacy.

As we come into the Fourth of July holiday, with its warm weather, fireworks, and backyard barbecues, we thought it would be a good idea to provide an overview of what’s expected for the rest of Oregon’s 2026 fire season.