Microdosing is now a regular practice among journalists working in Washington D.C., Politico reports
State & Region
Pressured by conservationists, U.S. Bureau of Land Management backs off on livestock in Alvord Desert
The agency rolled back its plans to dig new wells and allow livestock grazing near Steens Mountain for the first time in 57 years
Climate spending in new reconciliation deal a turning point for the U.S., supporters say
The bill, which includes $369 billion in tax credits and spending for renewable energy, would reduce U.S. emissions by 40 percent by 2030, they say
Experts warn of election ‘havoc’ across the U.S. if North Carolina case succeeds
if the U.S. Supreme Court upholds the case next term, state legislatures could approve partisan gerrymandering, remove constraints on voter suppression tactics and enact different policies for state and federal elections
Gov. Kate Brown declares statewide emergency as heatwave continues
At least the current heatwave isn’t as bad as last year’s record-breaking June heat dome when Oregon City hit 117 degrees
Oregon residents, local officials say I-205 tolling policy should include transit
ODOT is seeking more public input about its tolling policy on roads I-205 at Oregon City, West Linn, and Gladstone
After Supreme Court decision, abortion rights are on the ballot in Oregon
Abortion rights will be on the ballot in November in a way it hasn’t been in Oregon for years
Judge allows Grande Ronde to intervene in PGE Willamette Falls lawsuit
PGE wants five acres of land condemned that is used by Native American tribes for fishing at Willamette Falls, a location of historical and cultural significance for Oregon tribes dating back hundreds if not thousands of years.
Clackamas Community College to host wetlands talk Aug. 6
The August 6 event includes talks by a wetland scientist and a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service park ranger
Will Oregonians support a more aggressive approach to reduce gun violence?
Hundreds of Oregonians have reportedly taken to the streets with clipboards in hand to qualify Initiative Petition 17, titled the Reduction of Gun Violence Act, for the November ballot.