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Oregon is Facing a Biodiversity Crisis: Public Participation Invited
Oregon is facing a biodiversity crisis, and the public is asked to become involved in a blueprint crucial for the conservation effort.
Community Engagement Session Starts Today
Community engagement sessions start today (January…
Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands Protection Bill Failed to Attract Congressional Attention
The excitement of a unanimous Senate vote giving protection to Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands ended in an anti-climax when the proposal died in the House before the end-of-year recess.
However, advocates will ensure it is tabled when…
U.S. President Declares 2024 Wildfires a Major Disaster for Oregon
President Joe Biden has approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Oregon following last year’s financially crippling wildfire season.
Federal Funding Available on a Cost-Sharing Basis
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)…
$191.5 Million is Inadequate to Pay the Crippling Cost of the 2024 Oregon Wildfire Season
Despite the $191.5 million the Legislature has allocated, it is inadequate to address the growing complexity and cost of wildfires in Oregon, says the director of the state Department of Forestry, Cal Mukumoto.
Governor Calls for…
13 Oregonians Face Indictment for Using Infrared Thermal Imaging Devices to Poach Big Game Animals
Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division have charged 13 people for the illegal use of infrared thermal imaging to scout and hunt big game animals. The criminal wildlife charges have been sent to the Clackamas County District…
$37.4 Million Allocated for Three Drought Resistance Projects in Oregon
The Department of the Interior has announced a $37.4 million investment in three projects to improve drought resistance in Oregon.
The projects will conserve about 5,000 acre-feet of water annually in the Ochoco, Central Oregon, and…
Oregon Could Face Electricity Blackouts While Balancing Demand with Supply
Electricity blackouts could be on the horizon for residents of the Pacific Northwest. So warns an industry consultant with 30 years of experience in the field.
Although the Northwest has long enjoyed a stable electricity grid, city…
Oregon Languishes in 48th Position of National Median Earnings
Oregon is languishing in the 48th position of all the states with one of the lowest median earnings in the country at $50,100, a staggering 50% lower than Washington DC where average median earnings are $100,400.
Pay Levels Did…
Oregon Rated #3 Among Bike-Friendly US States
Oregon was ranked #3 in the US when it comes to being bicycle-friendly. The biennial 2024 Bicycle Friendly States Report & Ranking, released yesterday by the League of American Bicyclists, indicated that Oregon has made progress in…
Oregon Placed in 1st Position in the International Walk and Roll to School Day
Oregon was the top state in the International Walk and Roll to School Day on October 7, with the highest number of schools out of 48 states that took part in the project.
210 Schools Statewide Participated
The Oregon Department…