Idaho just showed what real wildfire leadership looks like. As the Big Grass Fire blew past 300,000 acres, Gov. Little declared an emergency, mobilized the National Guard, and moved straight to full suppression — aircraft up, crews deployed, communities protected.
Meanwhile, Oregon is still tangled in process while volunteer crews are stretched thin and officials openly admit response capacity is limited. Wildfire doesn’t wait for bureaucracy; Idaho acted, and Oregon should take notes.
Wildfire doesn’t wait for bureaucracy.
Idaho acted. Oregon should take notes.
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You're paying some of the highest transportation costs in the nation. @TinaKotek just added $4.3B more in taxes with the stroke of a pen. When will she stop using Oregon families as her personal ATM?