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Trump Blocks $25 Million in National Park Projects as Oregon Senators Question Where the Money Is Going
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…
Global Study Links Heavy AI Use to Lower Student Scores as Oregon District Restricts Student AI Access
Recent international reports reveal that students who rely heavily on AI achieve lower academic scores than those who use the tool moderately.
New Geothermal Deal Could Deliver Enough Power for More Than 2 Million Homes Across Oregon and Washington
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
Oregon Universities Brace for Enrollment Cliff as Student Numbers and Revenue Fall
Oregon's universities are confronting a difficult combination of declining student numbers and mounting financial pressure, as out-of-state enrollments dwindle and the…
