AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoColumbia Crossing: A new lawsuit seeks to block the I-5 bridge’s fixed-span design, arguing its 116-foot clearance could hinder river navigation and upriver businesses. Data Centers: Gov. Tina Kotek’s pause on some permits has Umatilla declaring an emergency over lost expected revenue; the state says it is reviewing standards for development. Drinking Water: DEQ is seeking public input on $1.014 million in federal funds to investigate groundwater problems affecting at least 61 properties near a Prineville-area mine. Water Supply: A new report warns that climate change is shifting when water is available in the Columbia Basin, with less expected in summer as demand grows. Wildlife: ODFW is tracking a collared wolf near Baker Valley amid reports of other wolves; separately, a necropsy found a ship strike killed a young humpback near Fort Stevens. Recycling: Lane County has opened four free drop-off centers for items such as plastic film, shredded paper and foil. Environmental Oversight: Oregon’s Court of Appeals revived activists’ lawsuit alleging the state’s intelligence center surveilled organizers without a link to criminal activity.
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