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Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission to meet Nov. 19 virtually

Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission to meet Nov. 19 virtually

SALEM, Oregon—The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission will convene Nov. 19 for a virtual meeting. Commissioners will convene an executive session at 8:30 a.m. virtually to discuss acquisition priorities and opportunities, and potential...

Owner:  American Government
What to expect when visiting or camping at Oregon State Parks in 2026

What to expect when visiting or camping at Oregon State Parks in 2026

SALEM, Oregon— As this year comes to a close, Oregon State Parks is looking back on 2025 and planning for the 2026 season. This year Oregon State Parks welcomed millions of visitors, maintained nearly 1,000 miles of trails, hosted hundreds of...

Owner:  American Government
Oregon DEQ to suspend EV Charge Ahead Rebate on Friday, Dec. 5

Oregon DEQ to suspend EV Charge Ahead Rebate on Friday, Dec. 5

Today, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality announced it will suspend the Charge Ahead Rebate for new and used electric vehicles on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, due to high demand and projections for distributing remaining 2025 funds. Those...

Owner:  American Government
Two-year investigation leads to multiple convictions for wildlife violations in Twin Falls County

Two-year investigation leads to multiple convictions for wildlife violations in Twin Falls County

A two-year investigation led by Idaho Fish and Game Conservation Officers in the Magic Valley Region has resulted in multiple convictions and significant restitution following the discovery of unlawfully taken wildlife in southern Idaho. In...

Owner:  American Government
Oregon Housing and Community Services honors Oct. 30 as Weatherization Day in Oregon

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...

Owner:  American Government
3 Questions: How AI is helping us monitor and support vulnerable ecosystems...

3 Questions: How AI is helping us monitor and support vulnerable ecosystems...

by Alex Shipps | MIT CSAIL A recent study from Oregon State University estimated that more than 3,500 animal species are at risk of extinction because of factors including habitat alterations, natural resources being overexploited, and climate...

Owner:  Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Oregon schools expect significant midyear budget shortfall from federal policies

Oregon schools expect significant midyear budget shortfall from federal policies

Oregon schools could face rare multi-million dollar losses and budget cuts in the middle of the school year because of new federal tax policies. Lower than expected state revenue due to congressional Republican’s summer tax and spending law that...

Owner:  States Newsroom Network
Oregon healthcare workers ready to welcome new violence prevention law

Oregon healthcare workers ready to welcome new violence prevention law

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A new Oregon law designed to address workplace violence in healthcare settings will take effect in 2026 after being passed by state lawmakers this summer. Senate Bill 537 was signed by Governor Tina Kotek and aims to make...

Owner:  Gray Television Inc.
Oregon ranchers deploy high tech fix after fire destroys fencelines 

Oregon ranchers deploy high tech fix after fire destroys fencelines 

LONEROCK, Ore. — Rancher Anthony Campbell cut fences as the Lone Rock Fire raged so cattle could escape the flames, but didn’t know exactly where cows were grazing. “It was pretty stressful,” he said. His cousin Jason Campbell recalled how the...

Owner:  Todd Carpenter
Oregon commemorates Veterans Day 2025: Regional events; what’s open, what’s closed

Oregon commemorates Veterans Day 2025: Regional events; what’s open, what’s closed

Each year, on Nov. 11, Americans honor all those who have served in the armed forces. While Portland’s well-attended annual parade will not happen in 2025, here is the rundown on how metro area and regional communities are celebrating the federal...

Owner:  Newhouse Family
Commentary: Honoring Jane Goodall by protecting Oregon’s wildlife

Commentary: Honoring Jane Goodall by protecting Oregon’s wildlife

Commentary: Honoring Jane Goodall by protecting Oregon’s wildlife Published 6:39 am Thursday, November 6, 2025 A proposal to direct some hotel tax revenue to wildlife is a simple way to protect Oregon’s animals Jane Goodall bridged language and...

Owner:  Todd Carpenter
Other Views: Honoring Jane Goodall by protecting Oregon’s wildlife

Other Views: Honoring Jane Goodall by protecting Oregon’s wildlife

Other Views: Honoring Jane Goodall by protecting Oregon’s wildlife Published 6:39 am Thursday, November 6, 2025 A proposal to direct some hotel tax revenue to wildlife is a simple way to protect Oregon’s animals Jane Goodall bridged language and...

Owner:  Todd Carpenter
Built for Kinnick: How Oregon's road dominance under Dan Lanning could silence Iowa's hostile environment

Built for Kinnick: How Oregon's road dominance under Dan Lanning could silence Iowa's hostile environment

Kinnick Stadium has been somewhat of a nightmare for top 10 teams, a place where rankings often melt under the roar of the crowd. This Saturday, No. 9 Oregon faces a dangerous No. 20 Iowa (3:30 p.m. ET on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ Premium)...

Owner:  Shari Redstone (Family)
College football week 11 preview: No. 9 Oregon vs. No. 20 Iowa

College football week 11 preview: No. 9 Oregon vs. No. 20 Iowa

Published 9:01 am Thursday, November 6, 2025 The final month of the college football season got a whole lot more important for the No. 9 Oregon Ducks (7-1, 4-1 Big Ten) on Tuesday. The College Football Playoff’s first rankings release added three...

Owner:  Todd Carpenter
The surprisingly divisive world of California wildlife policy

The surprisingly divisive world of California wildlife policy

When I tell people what I cover for the Los Angeles Times, they’re delighted. A typical response is, “Sounds like fun!” My beat is focused on wildlife and the outdoors. And in this world of fierce contention, over seemingly everything, it sounds...

Owner:  Patrick Soon-Shiong
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