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Wildfire & smoke watch: Oregon’s smoke is easing for now, but fire risk remains high; the ODF Wildland Fire Situation Report lists major ongoing blazes like Grasshopper, Hagen, and the Rowe Creek Complex (373,785 acres, 89% contained) with intermittent smoke and air-quality advisories in several counties. Forest protections under attack: The Trump administration moved to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule, a major rollback that could affect about 44 million acres nationwide, including inventoried roadless areas in Oregon—opponents warn it could open more forests to roads and logging under the banner of wildfire risk reduction. Local land-use fight: Hillsboro City Council delayed a decision on a proposed private jet hangar, as residents and groups raised noise, air pollution, and greenhouse gas concerns. Clean transportation push: Oregon DEQ’s ZERO Fleet Rebate Program is nearly out of money after strong demand, supporting more than 150 zero-emissions medium- and heavy-duty vehicles statewide. Mental health & psilocybin: A real-world Oregon study of state-regulated psilocybin services found most participants reported improvements in depression, anxiety, and wellbeing, with uncommon adverse effects. Energy demand & AI: A new report highlights how AI data centers are driving major electricity demand growth, reshaping local energy debates.

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Sightline Intelligence doubles Portland headquarters as demand grows

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Jul. 29, 2026

NatureConnect launches fund to expand children's access to the outdoors in Central Oregon

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Jul. 24, 2026

Innovera hosts climate resilience roundtable in Portland

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Jul. 22, 2026

Mountain Rose Herbs wins NBJ sustainability award

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In a 2021 Oregon study, lambs grazed beneath solar panels; shaded pasture produced 38% less grass, while lamb weight gains were similar

In a 2021 Oregon study, lambs grazed beneath solar panels; shaded pasture produced 38% less grass, while lamb weight gains were similar

University of Oregon names two residence halls after native flora

University of Oregon names two residence halls after native flora

Montana State researchers reconstruct environmental history of Yellowstone’s geyser basins

Montana State researchers reconstruct environmental history of Yellowstone’s geyser basins

Oregon’s steelhead need more protections | Letter to the editor

Oregon’s steelhead need more protections | Letter to the editor

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Oregon to start testing ropeless crabbing gear to prevent whale entanglements


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Q-Gold Successfully Completes Expansion of Mineral Claim Position at Quartz Mountain Gold Project, Oregon

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Oregon Honey & Mead Festival Returns August 29 to Celebrate Honey, Pollinators and Oregon Agriculture

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American Gold & Copper Inc. (OTC: AGCI) Signs Non-Binding Letter of Intent to Acquire Shamrock Nickel-Copper Project from Homeland Nickel Inc.

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41st Infantry Brigade Leadership Summit prepares next generation of Oregon Guard leaders

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