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Oregon Forests Gain Environmental Review as Judge Strikes Down Logging Exemption
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Oregon Forests Gain Environmental Review as Judge Strikes Down Logging Exemption

Sierra EllisJanuary 28, 2026

A federal judge has ended an old rule. This rule allowed logging projects. It bypassed required environmental reviews. Judge Michael…

Oregon Champions Consumer Privacy with New Universal Opt-Out Law
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Oregon Champions Consumer Privacy with New Universal Opt-Out Law

Sierra EllisJanuary 28, 2026

Oregon residents now have a powerful new tool. This tool simplifies protecting their digital privacy. It’s called the Universal Opt-Out.…

Federal Judge Tosses DOJ Lawsuit for Oregon’s Sensitive Voter Rolls
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Federal Judge Tosses DOJ Lawsuit for Oregon’s Sensitive Voter Rolls

Ryan KochJanuary 27, 2026

Federal Judge Tosses DOJ Lawsuit for Oregon’s Sensitive Voter Rolls A federal judge in Oregon has dismissed a lawsuit. The…

Oregon Family Detained En Route to Hospital Sparks Outrage Over Immigration Enforcement
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Oregon Family Detained En Route to Hospital Sparks Outrage Over Immigration Enforcement

priya sharmaJanuary 26, 2026

Family detained taking child to hospital highlights complex US immigration policy. Federal agents arrested a Venezuelan family of three. This…

Washington State Ramps Up Renewables: Tackling Project Backlogs and Grid Bottlenecks
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Washington State Ramps Up Renewables: Tackling Project Backlogs and Grid Bottlenecks

Marcus RandellJanuary 26, 2026

Washington State Accelerates Renewable Energy Push Washington State is now actively speeding up its renewable energy projects. This comes after…

Oregon Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 5.2% Amid Sector Job Losses
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Oregon Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 5.2% Amid Sector Job Losses

Kendra LaneJanuary 24, 2026

Oregon’s unemployment rate held steady. It remained at 5.2% in December 2025. This marks a period of stability. The rate…

Oregon Governor’s Prosperity Council Aims to Revitalize Business Climate Amid Economic Challenges
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Oregon Governor’s Prosperity Council Aims to Revitalize Business Climate Amid Economic Challenges

Jake Amos-ChristieJanuary 23, 2026January 24, 2026

The Oregon Prosperity Council, a new initiative by Governor Tina Kotek, aims to revitalize the state’s business climate. This ambitious…

Climate Jobs Oregon: New Labor Coalition Drives Green Economy Growth and Union Jobs
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Climate Jobs Oregon: New Labor Coalition Drives Green Economy Growth and Union Jobs

Hank ThompsonJanuary 22, 2026January 22, 2026

Climate Jobs Oregon Launches to Power State’s Clean Energy Future A new labor coalition has formed in Oregon, and its…

Oregon Governor Kotek Forms Data Center Committee to Balance Growth, Resources
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Oregon Governor Kotek Forms Data Center Committee to Balance Growth, Resources

Felicia HolmesJanuary 21, 2026January 22, 2026

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has launched a new initiative focused on the burgeoning sector of Oregon Data Centers. She appointed…

Oregon Bill: Insurers Must Factor Wildfire Prevention into Home Insurance Rates
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Oregon Bill: Insurers Must Factor Wildfire Prevention into Home Insurance Rates

Eddie GuanterroJanuary 20, 2026January 21, 2026

Oregon wildfire insurance is a growing concern, and lawmakers are considering a new bill that could significantly alter how insurers…

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