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Oregon legislators pass bill protecting beavers on public lands
State animal renowned for ability to clean impacted waterways, create natural habitats
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Clackamas County commission, sheriff’s office at odds over budget
Though Clackamas County has recently championed its status as the only one of the three major counties not ...
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Merkley warns of ‘tumultuous’ fire season amid federal cuts to wildfire support
Officials across Oregon say they will have enough firefighters on hand to battle expected wildfires this summer, but ...
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Congresswoman Dexter foreshadows impacts of federal budget cuts on rural Oregon
As part of her effort to connect with communities beyond the larger cities in her district, Congresswoman Maxine ...
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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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...