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Oregon Housing and Community Services honors Oct. 30 as Weatherization Day in Oregon
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) commemorates Oct. 30, 2025, as Weatherization Day in Oregon in recognition of the state’s longstanding commitment to energy efficiency, health, and housing stability. The proclamation, signed by...
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Gas Turbine Services Market to Exceed $32.1 Billion by 2031, Growing at a CAGR of 5.1%
🌍 Rising Power Demand and Maintenance Needs Drive Growth in Gas Turbine Services Market WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, November 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, the global gas turbine...
Mussel Harvesting Opens on the Central and Southern Oregon Coast
The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announce a new shellfish opening. Mussel harvesting has opened from Cascade Head to the California border. Mussel harvesting continues to be closed from the...
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Oregon Investment Council Holds October Meeting, Implements New Policies Following Passage of Climate-Related Investment Legislation
The Oregon Investment Council (OIC) held its regular meeting on October 22, where Council members advanced several key initiatives to strengthen the state’s investment strategies and align with new legislative mandates, including the recently...
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DEQ issues 14 penalties in September for environmental violations
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued 14 penalties totaling $1,676,734 in September for various environmental violations. A detailed list of violations and resulting penalties is at ordeq.org/enforcement. Fines ranged from $5,841...
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Oilfield Services Market Booms with AI, Robotics & Sustainable Practices — Forecast to Hit $161.1 Billion by 2032
🌍 Rising Global Energy Demand and Technological Advancements Propel Oilfield Services Market Growth Through 2032 WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, October 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to a new report published by Allied Market Research,...
Governor Kotek Directs State to Accelerate Climate Protections for Lands and Waters
Today, Governor Tina Kotek signed Executive Order 25-26 to prioritize and increase the pace and scale of adoption of climate resilient strategies into existing state programs to deliver benefits for communities and ecosystems. “Oregon's forests,...
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Governor Kotek, Oregon Delegation to Depart on Trade Mission to South Korea, Japan
Portland, OR – This week, an Oregon delegation will depart for a trade mission to South Korea and Japan to promote the state’s economic strengths, deepen cultural ties, and expand opportunities for trade, investment, and tourism. “Oregon’s...
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QGold Closes Acquisition of Option on Quartz Mountain Advanced Gold Project in Oregon, U.S.A and Satisfies Release Conditions for $11,500,000 Escrowed Financing
TORONTO, Oct. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Q-Gold Resources Ltd. (TSXV: QGR) (“QGold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the closing of its previously announced indirect acquisition (the “Acquisition”) of an option to acquire the...
Rising Demand for Sustainable Heating Drives Growth in the Residential Heat Pump Market
🌍 Global Residential Heat Pump Industry Set to Nearly Double by 2030 Amid Energy Efficiency Push WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global residential heat pump market is witnessing remarkable growth as...
Treasurer Steiner Outlines Principles for the State’s Future Investments and Highlights Reductions in Oregon’s Private Equity Holdings
In a public letter, Oregon Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner, MD, highlighted four investment principles she believes should guide Oregon’s investment strategy and the state Treasury’s reductions in private equity investments. She sent the letter to...
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TerraFirma Named in 2025 Top Workplaces in Oregon & Southwest Washington
TerraFirma earned the distinction based on anonymous employee feedback, highlighting the foundation repair company's exceptional culture and team commitment. ROSEBURG, OR, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- We are honored to...
Fighting Back Against ‘Solar for None’: Attorney General Bonta Sues Over Trump’s Latest Environmental Funding Termination
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October 16, 2025
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), today joined a multistate coalition in suing to block the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s unlawful termination of the $7...
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Sustainable Disposal Solutions Drive Nuclear Waste Management Market Growth to 2032
Global Nuclear Waste Management Market Expands Steadily, Projected at $5.7 Billion by 2032 🌍 WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to a new report by Allied Market Research, the nuclear waste management...
Plan for a Resilient Oregon Kicks Off Statewide Resilience Forum
Salem, OR — Today, the Plan for a Resilient Oregon (PRO), a resilience strategy under development by the Office of Governor Kotek, hosted the inaugural meeting of the Statewide Resilience Forum. The PRO will inform the work of Executive Branch...
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Rising Focus on Pollution Control Boosts US Environmental Testing Market Growth Through 2030
🌎 U.S. Environmental Testing Industry Set for Steady Growth, Projected at $3.8 Billion by 2030 WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The US environmental testing market is witnessing steady growth, driven by...
Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition United Against Trump's National Guard Deployment to Oregon
Press Releases 10/09/2025 Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition United Against Trump's National Guard Deployment to Oregon (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and governors in an amicus...
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AG Brown leads states united against Trump’s National Guard deployment to Oregon
Attorney General Nick Brown today led a coalition of 24 attorneys general and governors in an amicus brief supporting Oregon’s court challenge to the Trump administration’s latest attempts to illegally use the military for civil law enforcement....
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The Environmental Quality Commission adopts rules for connecting ADUs to septic, other onsite updates
The Environmental Quality Commission, the governing body for the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, in September adopted updated onsite septic rules. These changes address accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and sewer availability. The EQC...
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UES’s Repowered-to-Electric School Buses and Shuttles Now Serving Special Needs Kids and Seniors in Oregon & New Jersey
Operating in each state since Summer 2025, these former diesel vehicles now deliver emissions-free, quiet, and healthier rides for our most precious passengers HOLBROOK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- From coast to...