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More Than 1 Million Oregonians Could Face 6.3% Electricity Rate Hike After Court-Ordered Salmon…
More than 1 million Oregonians served by consumer owned utilities could face higher power bills if the Bonneville Power Administration moves ahead with a proposed rate increase of up to 6.3%, following a federal court order requiring…
Judge Blocks Trump EPA Cancellation of $243 Million in Solar Funding for Oregon and Washington
A federal court ruling has revived a $7 billion solar program that could restore nearly $243 million in federal funding for solar projects serving low-income households in Oregon and Washington.
Federal Court Revives Solar for…
Oregon and Washington Face Major Grid Buildout as Northwest Electricity Demand Could Double
The Pacific Northwest could need as much as twice its current electricity supply over the next two decades as data centers, electric vehicles, buildings and industry drive demand higher, according to a draft regional power plan.
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Trump Blocks $25 Million in National Park Projects as Oregon Senators Question Where the Money Is…
More than 130 planned projects at national parks across the country have been blocked by the Trump administration, putting more than $25 million in funding on hold, according to a Washington Post report citing internal documents.
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Global Study Links Heavy AI Use to Lower Student Scores as Oregon District Restricts Student AI…
Recent international reports reveal that students who rely heavily on AI achieve lower academic scores than those who use the tool moderately.
However, if used properly, AI can support learning, the Bend-La Pine Oregon public school…
New Geothermal Deal Could Deliver Enough Power for More Than 2 Million Homes Across Oregon and…
A renewable-energy developer is moving to tap Oregon’s geothermal potential under a new deal covering nearly 150,000 acres of Weyerhaeuser timberland in Oregon and Washington, with the companies saying the sites could eventually support…
Diesel Prices Hit Records in Parts of Oregon as Oil Surges Above $100
Diesel prices are reaching record levels in parts of Oregon as fuel costs rise sharply across the country, with the state's average now approaching its all-time high.
Oregon Diesel Prices Hit New Highs
According to AAA, Oregon's…
Oregon Pauses New Data Center Projects on State Land Through July 2027
Oregon is putting new data-center projects on state-owned land on hold as Governor Tina Kotek seeks to determine how the rapidly expanding industry will affect the state's water, electricity, infrastructure, and communities.
Oregon…
PGE Customers Get Small Rate Cut as Oregon Cost of Living Rises Above U.S. Average
Oregon households served by Portland General Electric are seeing a modest reduction in electricity rates, while new federal data shows that the state's overall price levels have moved above the national average.
The changes come as…
Trump Tax Proposal Could Put Race-Based Scholarships and Student Programs Under Scrutiny in Oregon
The Trump administration introduces new federal rules around tax exemptions that could put some programs designed to support students of color under scrutiny, including at private colleges in Oregon.
New Federal Rule Targets…