Climate
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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Government
Republicans intensify opposition to capping bills per session in Oregon
The legislation faced a mixed reception at its first committee hearing Thursday. Despite bipartisan support for an Oregon ...
Environment
Group formed to invest, grant money from state’s largest environmental damages settlement
The Oregon Environmental Restoration Council will help invest and dole out nearly $700 million in funds the state ...
Government
Oregon Republicans say Dems delaying vote on wildfire map repeal to get votes for wildfire funding
Republicans say Democrats are using the bill as a bargaining chip to get Republicans to vote on redirecting ...
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 ...
Government
State Rep. Bobby Levy weighs in on bills close to family business while lawmakers weigh regulations
The Republican from northeast Oregon testified against bills related to fertilizer and data centers that could impact her ...
Government
Oregon Rep. Cliff Bentz insists Republicans ‘not cutting’ Medicaid, SNAP
Oregon’s lone Republican representative in Congress defended the party’s decision to attach new work and citizenship requirements to ...
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 ...
Environment
Oregon increases budget to fight wildfires, federal hiring reaches 84% of target
The Oregon Department of Forestry’s wildfire protection budget is set to rise to $127 million this year, a ...
Government
Oregon lawmakers look to reshape cap-and-trade program to pay for transportation needs
This is a developing story and will be updated. As Oregon lawmakers scrounge for ways to pay for ...