Cram Fire grows to more than 77,000 acres in Central Oregon
The Cram Fire near Madras grew over 13,000 acres overnight, forcing evacuation orders across Jefferson and Wasco counties.
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Northwest rural and tribal public broadcasters brace for possible federal cuts
Trump is checked for lower leg swelling and diagnosed with a common condition in older adults
An Idaho judge has lifted a sweeping gag order in Bryan Kohberger’s quadruple murder case
Trump administration order requires interior secretary to sign off on all wind and solar projects
Portland councilors send 75% parks levy increase to November ballot
Indigenous youth complete 310-mile Klamath River journey
Senate approves cuts to NPR, PBS and foreign aid programs
The Senate voted to approve a $9 billion rescission package aimed at clawing back money already allocated for public radio and television.
ICE arrests chiropractor outside his kid’s Beaverton preschool
Federal immigration officers arrested a 38-year old Iranian man outside his child’s preschool in Beaverton on Tuesday, according to school and law enforcement officials. The man is married to a U.S. citizen and completed his green card application.
Oregon State Parks searches for new business partners as it faces 14% budget shortfall
Faced with a 14% budget shortfall in the next biennium, Oregon State Parks is looking for new business partners to help offset some of its costs. Otherwise, the agency may need to cancel park expansions, reduce staff and consider closing parks in 2027.
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Mayors, public safety funding, and libraries on Southwest Washington ballots for Aug. 5 elections
Next month’s primary and special elections will cover a variety of local positions and measures, and they include some contentious contests that could hinge on voter turnout.
Washington joins Oregon to become second state to ban the sale, distribution of invasive ivy
Washington state has banned the sale or transport of English ivy and its cousin, Atlantic ivy. The leafy holiday decorations are also aggressive invaders of Northwest forests.
Portland councilors send 75% parks levy increase to November ballot
“Portlanders, they love our parks, our trails, our safe and clean community spaces. Without this funding, Portland risks the decline of some of our greatest assets," said Councilor Loretta Smith, who represents East Portland’s District 1.
Oregon’s highway cleanup workers lose their jobs after transportation package fails
A highway cleanup company that primarily hires formerly incarcerated individuals, veterans and people facing homelessness, laid off 40 of its Oregon employees on Friday.
Oregon is experiencing more 90-plus degree days
Oregon is getting hotter with the number of 90 degree days on the rise in recent years. A climate science professor at Portland State University says Oregonians can expect to see that trend continue.
Trump budget threatens college access for Oregon’s parenting students
A federal grant that helps student parents pay for child care is on the chopping block. The grant’s elimination would make it even harder for the one in five Oregon undergraduate students who are parents to obtain a degree.
Indigenous youth complete 310-mile Klamath River journey
More than 100 Indigenous youth kayakers made history as the first people to descend over 310 miles down the free-flowing Klamath River.
How Ashland plans to reduce wildfire risk
Ashland is finalizing a plan that will hopefully make the city a climate refuge in the era of massive wildfires. It’s the first update in more than 20 years.
Oregon has a massive new wave energy testing facility. But who is going to use it?
Oregon’s PacWave testing facility is now complete, but delays and cuts to federal funding for renewable energy development could impact its future.
Scientists study dust devils in southeast Oregon’s Alvord Desert
Mysterious whirlwinds of dirt could help researchers understand the climate on Mars and plan future missions.
Trail angels create magical moments for hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail
Volunteers offering cold drinks and calorie-packed snacks deliver unexpected relief along the 2,700-mile hike.
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Trump administration order requires interior secretary to sign off on all wind and solar projects
All solar and wind energy projects on federal lands and waters must be personally approved by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. That's according to a new order that authorizes Burgum to conduct “elevated review” of activities ranging from leases to rights-of-way, construction and operational plans, grants and biological opinions.
Trump is checked for lower leg swelling and diagnosed with a common condition in older adults
The White House says President Donald Trump had a recent medical checkup after he noticed “mild swelling” in his lower legs. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that tests by the White House medical unit showed that Trump has chronic venous insufficiency.
Emails show DeSantis administration blindsided county officials with plans for ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration left many local officials in the dark about the immigration detention center that rose from an isolated airstrip in the Everglades. That's according to emails obtained by The Associated Press.
An Idaho judge has lifted a sweeping gag order in Bryan Kohberger’s quadruple murder case
An Idaho judge has lifted a sweeping gag order in Bryan Kohberger’s quadruple murder case. Kohberger avoided a potential death sentence by pleading guilty earlier this month to the brutal stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students at a rental home near campus in 2022.
Virginia is for … data centers? Residents are increasingly saying no
The world's highest concentration of data centers is in Virginia. Many residents are not happy about that.
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In pet-friendly Bend, a century-old parade celebrates all sorts of critters — almost
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What was once a free-for-all animal extravaganza in the streets of the Central Oregon city now has some rules — and a kangaroo.
