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Governor Proclaims October 16–19 as Days of Earthquake Preparedness for Oregon’s ShakeOut and Camp-In Events

Governor Proclaims October 16–19 as Days of Earthquake Preparedness for Oregon’s ShakeOut and Camp-In Events

SALEM, Ore. — Governor Tina Kotek has issued an official proclamation recognizing October 16–19, 2025, as a time for statewide earthquake preparedness and resilience-building activities. The proclamation supports two key initiatives led by the...

Owner:  American Government
DEQ issues seven penalties in August for environmental violations

DEQ issues seven penalties in August for environmental violations

Statewide, Ore.— The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued seven penalties totaling $105,755 in August for various environmental violations. A detailed list of violations and resulting penalties is at https://ordeq.org/enforcement....

Owner:  American Government
Governor Kotek Formally Signs the Climate Resilience Investment Act (HB 2081A)

Governor Kotek Formally Signs the Climate Resilience Investment Act (HB 2081A)

Today, Governor Tina Kotek formally signed the Climate Resilience Investment Act (HB 2081A), a landmark climate positive investment law, in a ceremony at the state capitol. The Climate Resilience Investment Act (CRIA) was championed by Oregon...

Owner:  American Government
Oregon DEQ submits comments strongly opposing EPA’s proposal to rescind landmark climate protection finding

Oregon DEQ submits comments strongly opposing EPA’s proposal to rescind landmark climate protection finding

On Friday, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality submitted formal comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fiercely opposing its proposal to revoke the Endangerment Finding and weaken motor vehicle emission standards. “The...

Owner:  American Government
9/26/25: Mussel Harvesting Closes On The Central and Northern Oregon Coast

9/26/25: Mussel Harvesting Closes On The Central and Northern Oregon Coast

The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announce a new shellfish closure. All harvest of mussels has closed from the Columbia River to the north jetty of the Siuslaw River in Florence for elevated levels...

Owner:  American Government
Director of Oregon Parks and Recreation receives national award for leadership

Director of Oregon Parks and Recreation receives national award for leadership

SALEM, Oregon— Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Director Lisa Sumption received the Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of State Park Directors this month for her exemplary leadership and service to Oregon. Sumption was...

Owner:  American Government
Combatting the EPA’s Ongoing Assault on Climate Science: Attorney General Bonta Slams EPA’s Proposed Rescission of Endangerment Finding

Combatting the EPA’s Ongoing Assault on Climate Science: Attorney General Bonta Slams EPA’s Proposed Rescission of Endangerment Finding

Through multiple actions, Attorney General Bonta and multistate partners, stand up for climate science, oppose EPA’s proposal to repeal all the federal motor vehicle greenhouse gas emission standards that protect the health and safety of Americans...

Owner:  American Government
Oregon and Washington support Walla Walla basin water projects

Oregon and Washington support Walla Walla basin water projects

WALLA WALLA – The Walla Walla basin is a complex watershed that crosses the border between Oregon and Washington. Its rivers and streams connect the two states, but the watershed is chronically short on water and struggles to meet the needs of...

Owner:  American Government
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Oregon Coast: A place for high-key adventures or low-key outdoor fun

Oregon Coast: A place for high-key adventures or low-key outdoor fun

Coos Bay is one of a trifecta of cities — with Charleston and North Bend — that make up Oregon’s Adventure Coast. Just an eight hour drive north of San Francisco (or a quick flight to the Eugene Airport followed by a two-hour drive west), the...

Owner:  Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman
Oregon coast group to host second annual ‘Crabbing Mania’ event

Oregon coast group to host second annual ‘Crabbing Mania’ event

Fall has fallen and outdoor minds turn to... ...Well, let’s start with crabbing, followed by a full news trap. Love Dungeness crabs, but stymied on both ends by sticker shock at the market’s fish counter and the lack of a boat in the driveway?...

Owner:  Newhouse Family
Oregon's Douglas fir trees in crisis with widespread dieback

New Mexico Environment Department Warns Of Harmful Algae Blooms In Charette, Clayton, Maloya Lakes

NMED News: COLFAX AND UNION Counties — The the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is urging visitors to Charette Lake, Clayton Lake, and Lake Maloya in Northern New Mexico to use caution due to the formation of harmful algae blooms. Samples...

Owner:  Carol A. Clark
Eastern Oregon Film Festival returns Oct. 16-18 in La Grande

Eastern Oregon Film Festival returns Oct. 16-18 in La Grande

Published 9:00 am Saturday, October 4, 2025 LA GRANDE — The Eastern Oregon Film Festival returns this October to transform La Grande into a hub for movies and music. The 16th annual EOFF, which runs from Oct. 16-18, is a celebration of cinema,...

Owner:  Todd Carpenter
Oregon Ducks land 5-star recruit, son of former Blazers forward

Oregon Ducks land 5-star recruit, son of former Blazers forward

The Oregon men’s basketball team secured a significant recruiting commitment on Friday. Five-star small forward Tajh Ariza verbally committed to Oregon during a CBS online broadcast from Las Vegas. The 6-foot-9 Ariza, out of St. John Bosco in...

Owner:  Newhouse Family
As Oregon removes slurs from maps, a Central Oregon landmark faces scrutiny

As Oregon removes slurs from maps, a Central Oregon landmark faces scrutiny

The state board responsible for Oregon’s place names recently released a list of nearly 100 landmarks with offensive monikers that will be taken off the map. Among them was Chinaman Hat, a mountain in the Siskiyou National Forest of southwestern...

Owner:  Todd Carpenter
Oregon energy leaders rally as federal cuts threaten clean energy projects

Oregon energy leaders rally as federal cuts threaten clean energy projects

A large group of energy leaders gathered for a conference focused on clean energy shortly after the Trump administration announced major cuts to the sector. PORTLAND, Ore. — Energy leaders from across Oregon gathered in downtown Portland on...

Owner:  TEGNA Inc.
Buckeye fans think Ohio State and Oregon are top-two teams

Buckeye fans think Ohio State and Oregon are top-two teams

Throughout the year, we will be asking and answering questions about various Ohio State teams, the players, and anything else on our collective minds of varying degrees of importance. If you have a question that you would like to ask, you can...

Owner:  Jay Penske
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