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ALEC in Oregon: The Corporate Pipeline to State Power
McKenzie River Reflections - Oregon
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It seemed a prudent time to peruse our current Oregon District #12 Representative’s state website, now that a break is in place. What’s he been up to? There was not much there, in fact, and some of the End of Session Newsletter’s authorship might...
California and Oregon fire crews battle several blazes as forecasters warn more may spark
The Guardian
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August 26, 2025
Numerous wildfires across the US west coast are challenging emergency crews from California wine country to central Oregon, as weather forecasters warned that the risks of more blazes sparking is not over yet. In central California, firefighters...
Heat wave grips the PNW. When will temps cool in Oregon?
Statesman Journal - Oregon
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An excessive heat warning is in effect for much of Oregon's populated areas, including Portland, Salem, and Eugene. Temperatures are expected to reach the mid-90s, with nighttime temperatures remaining high, increasing the risk of heat-related...
‘The Office’ actor evacuates Oregon cabin amid wildfire
OregonLive.com
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August 26, 2025
Actor Rainn Wilson said on social media Monday that he and his wife were forced to evacuate their Oregon mountain cabin due to a wildfire — their fourth evacuation in six years. In the video, posted to Facebook and Instagram, Wilson expressed his...
Umatilla Tribes, Oregon Secure $22M for First Co-Managed Wildlife Area
Organic Consumers Association - Minnesota
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August 25, 2025
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife have secured $22 million in federal funding to buy 11,438 acres near Starkey, Ore. The land, known as the Qapqápa Wildlife Area, sits between...
Flat Fire forces 'The Office' star Rainn Wilson to evacuate Central Oregon mountain cabin
KATU - Oregon
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Actor Rainn Wilson and his family members have evacuated from a home near Sisters, Oregon as the Flat Fire continues to grow in parts of Jefferson and Deschutes counties. The Flat Fire is burning nearly 22,000 acres and is considered about 7%...
Oregon Tuna Classic marks 20 years
Cannon Beach Gazette - Oregon
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August 25, 2025
For two decades, the Oregon Tuna Classic (OTC) has united passionate anglers, generous sponsors, and coastal communities in a shared mission: to fight hunger and strengthen Oregon’s coast. This August 15–16 in Garibaldi, the OTC celebrated its...
Amazon expands global efforts for sustainable use and replenishment of local waterways
North Raleigh Today - North Carolina
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August 26, 2025
Amazon has announced several new initiatives aimed at conserving and replenishing water resources in various regions where it operates. The company’s latest project focuses on the Mississippi River Valley Alluvial Aquifer, which supplies water to...
‘The Office’ actor evacuates Oregon cabin amid wildfire, declares ‘Let’s do something’ about climate change
OregonLive.com
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August 26, 2025
Actor Rainn Wilson said on social media Monday that he and his wife were forced to evacuate their Oregon mountain cabin due to a wildfire — their fourth evacuation in six years. In the video, posted to Facebook and Instagram, Wilson expressed his...
New Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission Rules Create New Local Permitting Pathways for Mid-Sized Solar Development in Eastern Oregon
JD Supra - California
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August 26, 2025
[co-author: Sudha Basu[1]] For nearly a decade, tension has grown in Oregon between the desire for agricultural and wildlife conservation and the desire for renewable energy development. In 2023, the Oregon Legislature passed House Bill 3409,...
Wildfire in Oregon destroys 4 homes as flames spare California wineries
News Tribune - Missouri
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August 26, 2025
Ten structures -- including four homes -- have been destroyed by a wildfire sweeping through central Oregon, where thousands of residents remained under evacuation orders Monday, while a blaze in Northern California wine country has so far spared...
‘The Office’ star Rainn Wilson evacuated from Oregon wildfire
FOX 12 - Oregon
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August 26, 2025
SISTERS, Ore. (KPTV) - Rainn Wilson, aka. Dwight on “The Office,” is speaking out after he and his family were evacuated from their Oregon home due to the Flat Fire, which has destroyed at least four homes and is threatening thousands more in...
Firefighters and weather are stabilizing Oregon wildfire
ABC 7 WWSB - Florida
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August 26, 2025
(AP) - A wildfire that destroyed four homes in central Oregon was starting to stabilize on Monday, authorities said, while a blaze in Northern California wine country has so far spared some of the state’s most famous vineyards. Moisture helped the...
Marion County farmer represents Oregon on international Farm Bureau program
Salem Reporter - Oregon
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August 26, 2025
Jon Iverson usually starts his mornings with a farm meeting, reviewing with staff what needs to be done that day at Wooden Shoe Farm in Woodburn. He’ll check the sugar levels of the grapes in the vineyard before interacting with customers in the...
Debate over road funding reignites ahead of Oregon’s looming special session
Jefferson Public Radio - Oregon
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August 26, 2025
Two months of summer relaxation have done little to cool the debate over how the state should pay for road maintenance. Oregon lawmakers on Monday picked up exactly where they left off in late June, meeting in Salem to take up a high-profile bill...
Oregon widfire destroys 4 homes and threatens thousands more
Texarkana Gazette - Arkansas
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August 25, 2025
Ten structures -- including four homes -- have been destroyed by a wildfire sweeping through central Oregon, where thousands of residents remained under evacuation orders on Monday, while a blaze in Northern California wine country has so far...
Oregon Zoo moves forward with bond-funded upgrades
Finance & Commerce - Minnesota
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August 25, 2025
The Blueprint Oregon voters approved $380M bond measure in May 2024. First projects: $3M entry plaza and $10.5M covered shelter. Sustainable designs include solar panels and natural materials. Future upgrades will improve animal habitats and guest...
Oregon counties can choose new solar farm rules
The Bulletin - Oregon
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August 25, 2025
Published 6:00 am Monday, August 25, 2025 HEPPNER — By the end of the year, counties in Oregon have to decide whether to opt out of a new statute affecting solar farm siting rules. Solar siting projects larger than 320 acres on non-arable land...
Oregon counties to choose solar farm siting path
Hermiston Herald - Oregon
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August 25, 2025
Oregon counties to choose solar farm siting path Published 6:00 am Monday, August 25, 2025 Morrow County contends with the effects of new administrative rules despite high-value farmland designation HEPPNER — By the end of the year, counties in...
Incendio en Oregon destruye cuatro casas y amenaza miles más; se salvan los viñedos de California
Los Angeles Times
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August 26, 2025
Diez estructuras, incluidas cuatro viviendas, quedaron destruidas por un incendio forestal que arrasa el centro de Oregon, donde miles de residentes permanecían bajo órdenes de evacuación el lunes, mientras que un incendio en la región vinícola...