Jeff Manning

Jeff Manning

From 1994-2024, Jeff worked at The Oregonian, where he specialized in covering money, business and the powerful. He covered Nike’s emergence as one of the biggest players in the sports business, revealed the story of CoverOregon, and broke stories of corporate corruption and scandal. He is now Senior Contributor for the Oregon Journalism Project.

Scientist Who Observed Santiam Canyon Fire Disputes Forestry Department’s Report on Cause

A fire behavior scientist who was at the front lines of the deadly 2020 Santiam Canyon Fire is challenging the conclusions of a recently released report by the Oregon Department of Forestry.

By Jeff Manning

PacifiCorp Was Grossly Negligent in Oregon’s 2020 Wildfires. Now It’s Asking Lawmakers for Protection.

PacifiCorp has waged a campaign, in the courts and now in the halls of the state Capitol, to reduce its financial obligation.

By Jeff Manning

To Understand the Damage in the Santiam Canyon, Hear From Those Who Narrowly Escaped

By Jeff Manning

Federal Regulators Have Found Fault With PacifiCorp’s Practices

By Jeff Manning

Lawmakers Ponder Oregon Kicker as Wildfire Fund Source

By Nigel Jaquiss and Jeff Manning