AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWildfire & heat: Oregon issued new Level 3 “Go Now” evacuations as the Bench Fire grows near Warm Springs, with hot, dry conditions and low humidity keeping fire risk high. Air quality planning: Washington State University rolled out an updated 72-hour smoke forecast map for the Pacific Northwest, helping Oregonians check fine particles and ozone before heading out. Public health & wildlife: Oregon health officials reported 22 bats with rabies this year, nearing a record and urging people to avoid handling sick or dying bats. Conservation success: The Oregon Zoo says 20 Mazama newts have hatched in its first-ever captive breeding effort for the imperiled Crater Lake subspecies. Water & pollution: DEQ fined Lamb Weston $14,400 over alleged wastewater discharges into the Umatilla River. Local infrastructure: Gov. Kotek ordered the state to withdraw from a Salem land sale tied to a proposed data center, citing stewardship and public interest. Outdoor access: A state lawmaker floated free parking for Oregon State Parks for residents to make public land more affordable.
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