Climate

Merkley warns of ‘tumultuous’ fire season amid federal cuts to wildfire support

Officials across Oregon say they will have enough firefighters on hand to battle expected wildfires this summer, but…

Environment

After reaching historic lows, hydropower generation in the Northwest expected to rise in 2025

After dropping to historic levels last year due to ongoing drought and high temperatures, hydropower generated in the…

Climate

U.S. Senate vote to nix California tailpipe emissions standard blocks 17 other states, including Oregon

The U.S. Senate voted early Thursday to prevent California from enforcing regulations on tailpipe emission from new cars…

News

Brian Hone leads contested race for board Position 4 of Estacada Rural Fire District

Matt Silva has won reelection to Position 1 on the Estacada Rural Fire District Board of Directors, while…

Government

Clackamas County board declines to purchase Bob’s Red Mill site

The board of commissioners decided against this option during a meeting Tuesday, May 20.

Environment

Oregon bill would speed up process to rename locations with offensive titles

Bill defines offensive as ‘insulting and derogatory’ to Oregon Native American tribes, or any race, nationality or ethnicity…

Business

Craig Prins, appointed after bourbon scandal, plans to exit OLCC this summer

The head of Oregon’s commission overseeing liquor and marijuana plans to leave his position by July 1, he…

Government

Federal chaos leaves Oregon’s economic outlook sluggish, uncertain, short hundreds of millions

Oregon lawmakers will have nearly $756 million less than they anticipated to spend in next two years, according…

Food and Drink

Proposed federal SNAP cuts would leave Oregon families hungry, governor and senators warn

More than 700,000 Oregonians receive aid from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Oregonians will go hungry if congressional…

Government

Heidi Prokop announces resignation leaving vacancy on Estacada City Council

The Estacada City Council is once again seeking a new councilor. Councilor Heidi Prokop has announced her intention…