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Oregon Could Lose Crucial Weather Forecasting Data as Trump Moves to Dismantle Atmospheric Research Center
In the newest round of research defunding, the Trump Administration took aim at the Atmospheric Research Center and plans to migrate the research to another agency.
Medford Secures $147 Million Federal Loan to Fix Wastewater Plant After Years of Rogue River Pollution Problems
A $147 million U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) loan under the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) was approved to support major wastewater…
Evacuation Orders Expand Across Oregon as Rising Rivers and Landslides Trigger New Flood Warnings
Flood alerts across Oregon are at various levels today as the state prepares for more rain and flooding during the festive season.
Oregon Job Forecast Shows 6 Percent Growth by 2034 Even as Employers Struggle With Ongoing Workforce Gaps
A recent report from the Oregon Employment Department (OED) projects that the state's total jobs will increase by 6% by 2034. Still, job growth across sectors will not…
Oregon Could Soon Regain Control Over Gray Wolf Management as Congress Moves to End Federal Protection
Gray Wolves may soon be removed from federal protection and enjoy state protection. The Pet and Livestock Protection Act passed the House of Representatives yesterday…
Oregon Supreme Court Overturns DOC Policy That Led to Dozens of Early Releases Without Warning to Victims or Courts
Months of pressure from the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office culminated in victory yesterday when the Oregon Supreme Court reversed the Department of…
ICE Escalates Detainer Battles in Oregon as Sanctuary Laws Block the Agency From Holding Criminal Immigrants
In a joint notice issued on Tuesday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), criticized Washington sanctuary…
Oregon Judge Blocks USDA’s One Day SNAP Deadline After States Say Legal Immigrants Were Wrongly Ruled Ineligible
A Eugene, Oregon, Judge ruled on Monday that the USDA erred by giving states just one day's notice to comply with new guidelines that wrongly treat several groups of…
