Travis Joseph

The Grasshopper Fire currently burning on the Mt. Hood National Forest should be a wake-up call to communities across Oregon, especially here in Lane County. This is not simply a natural disaster. It is a case study in a public…

Many people are wondering whether this summer will bring weeks of smoke and more communities threatened by large fires burning across western Oregon. Those concerns are growing as drought conditions deepen across the state and snowpack levels are far below…

As we approach another wildfire season, let’s talk about fires and what we can do to help prevent them.  Let’s start with the facts. Last year, Oregon suffered a record-breaking wildfire season –more than 1.9 million acres burned.  That’s 3,000…

■ TO OUR READERS:  The Chronicle aims to spotlight key policy issues affecting life in our communities. We’ll utilize subject-matter experts to help readers better understand the complexities and options around key policy decisions. Read Joseph’s last column here. On March 1, the…