Environment
After reaching historic lows, hydropower generation in the Northwest expected to rise in 2025
After dropping to historic levels last year due to ongoing drought and high temperatures, hydropower generated in the ...
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Climate
U.S. Senate vote to nix California tailpipe emissions standard blocks 17 other states, including Oregon
The U.S. Senate voted early Thursday to prevent California from enforcing regulations on tailpipe emission from new cars ...
News
Clackamas County board declines to purchase Bob’s Red Mill site
The board of commissioners decided against this option during a meeting Tuesday, May 20.
Environment
Oregon bill would speed up process to rename locations with offensive titles
Bill defines offensive as ‘insulting and derogatory’ to Oregon Native American tribes, or any race, nationality or ethnicity ...
Business
Craig Prins, appointed after bourbon scandal, plans to exit OLCC this summer
The head of Oregon’s commission overseeing liquor and marijuana plans to leave his position by July 1, he ...
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Sandy Parks & Recreation director announces departure
Times of transition can be bittersweet. As is this phase for Sandy Parks & Recreation Director Rochelle Anderholm-Parsch, ...
Government
Federal chaos leaves Oregon’s economic outlook sluggish, uncertain, short hundreds of millions
Oregon lawmakers will have nearly $756 million less than they anticipated to spend in next two years, according ...
Food and Drink
Proposed federal SNAP cuts would leave Oregon families hungry, governor and senators warn
More than 700,000 Oregonians receive aid from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Oregonians will go hungry if congressional ...
Government
East County mayoral chorus calls for stable transportation funding out of Salem
Gresham, Troutdale, Fairview, Wood Village hold joint press conference to advocate for roads, safety infrastructure
Government
Heidi Prokop announces resignation leaving vacancy on Estacada City Council
The Estacada City Council is once again seeking a new councilor. Councilor Heidi Prokop has announced her intention ...