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Oregon’s Offshore Drilling Ban Sparks Clash with Trump’s Energy Vision
Days before relinquishing the American Presidency to Donald Trump, President Joe Biden outlawed offshore drilling affecting 625 acres of federal waters – a move slated by the American Petroleum Institute as politically motivated.
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Oregon Governor Calls for Improved Services for Drug Addiction and Sharpened Focus on Climate…
Providing homes for the homeless, frustration with mental health and addiction treatment problems, and the urgent need to focus on climate resilience following the devastating 2024 wildfires came under the spotlight of Oregon Governor Tina…
Oregon Lawmakers Throw Their Weight Behind Massive Healthcare Workers Strike
MEDFORD, Ore. — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek and Senator Ron Wyden have thrown their weight behind the massive nurses' strike that began this morning after months of failed negotiations for better pay and working conditions at Providence…
Oregon Sends Massive Firefighting Backup to Neighboring California
Eighteen firefighting strike teams from Oregon will arrive in Los Angeles today (Thursday) to help quell the disastrous wildfires that have destroyed the California Palisades, killing at least five people and continuing to spread.
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Oregon Loses Bid for Semiconductor Research and Development Hub to Arizona
The Biden Administration yesterday (Monday) dashed all hopes of Oregon as the home of the world-first 300mm front-end semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging research facility.
Instead, Arizona State University has won the…
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…