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Published on July 14, 2026 - 21:36 GMT

Guzzlers help wildlife in Gilchrist State Forest / Team of volunteers maintain these low-tech watering stations

Gilchrist State Forest, Ore.—With only an average yearly rainfall of 10 inches, wildlife in the Gilchrist State Forest can get easily stressed during the hot dry summers of central Oregon. But thanks to some old school technology that has been used since …

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Published on July 14, 2026 - 19:48 GMT

Governor Kotek Urges Trump Administration to Withdraw Politicized Budget Rule

Salem, OR – Governor Tina Kotek called on the Trump Administration to withdraw a proposed federal rule that would overhaul how federal grants are awarded and managed. Oregon's formal comments warn the proposal would inject politics into funding …

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Published on July 14, 2026 - 19:33 GMT

Attorney General Rayfield Files Emergency Motion to Stop Warner Bros./Paramount Merger

Attorney General Rayfield and a coalition of 11 other attorneys general have filed a motion for a temporary restraining order (TRO) and preliminary injunctionto immediately block the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. by Paramount …

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Published on July 14, 2026 - 19:33 GMT

AG Rayfield Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach

Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 41 other attorneys general today announced a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe(Opens in a new tab/window), resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the …

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Published on July 14, 2026 - 18:04 GMT

OSFM crews protect homes near East Evans Creek Fire overnight

Emergency officials upgraded evacuation orders Tuesday as the East Evans Creek Fire swelled by 1,742 acres overnight, fueled by extreme weather and fast-moving flames. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office upgraded zone JAC-124 to a Level 3 "Go Now…

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Published on July 14, 2026 - 18:04 GMT

Additional task forces deployed as thunderstorms threaten Salmon, Olive Butte fires

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Published on July 13, 2026 - 15:16 GMT

iBridge Awarded California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) Contract

The CMAS award follows iBridge's recent achievement of prime contractor status on the federal GSA Multiple Award Schedule. BEAVERTON, OR, UNITED STATES, July 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- iBridge Awarded California Multiple Award Schedule ( …

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Published on July 14, 2026 - 01:26 GMT

Governor Kotek Declares Drought Emergency in Curry and Union Counties

Salem, OR – Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought emergency in Curry and Union counties through Executive Order 26-12 and directed state agencies to coordinate and prioritize assistance. The Executive Order is available here. This marks the sixth …

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Published on July 13, 2026 - 11:58 GMT

Influential Women Profiles Aida Rivas: Executive, Leadership, and Career Coach, Founder of Thriving InFlow

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, July 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Helping Women Leaders and Values-Driven Executives Navigate Change Through Clarity, Confidence, and Grounded Leadership Portland, Oregon – Aida Rivas is an Executive, Leadership and …

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Published on July 13, 2026 - 23:44 GMT

DELC’s Customer Service Satisfaction Survey: Coming Soon!

DELC seeks feedback to enhance customer service in August through email invitations and social media, targeting early care providers, grantees, tribal organizations, and partners. Share your thoughts and help us improve DELC’s customer service! In August, …

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Published on July 13, 2026 - 23:35 GMT

Oregon Heritage Commission to meet July 26-27 in McMinnville and online

The Oregon Heritage Commission will have tours of local heritage preservation efforts in the areas surrounding McMinnville on July 26 and will meet for the business meeting on July 27 at 9am at the Yamhill County History Museum in McMinnville and online …

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Published on July 13, 2026 - 23:13 GMT

Board of Forestry Governance Committee meets July 14

SALEM, Ore. — The Board of Forestry Governance Committee will meet virtually at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14. To join, please use the Zoom video conference information found on the agenda. The committee’s agenda includes: Annual Board Governance Performance …

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Published on July 13, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

BC Group Confirms that Demand for Owner's Representation Is Rising as Development Projects Become More Complex

Experienced owner's representatives help developers, nonprofits, municipalities and property owners reduce risk, control costs and improve project outcomes PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, July 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As construction costs, …

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Published on July 13, 2026 - 21:40 GMT

Free worker safety, health trainings arriving in rural Oregon communities

Free worker safety and health training workshops are coming to rural communities in Oregon this summer thanks to a partnership between the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) and the Oregon Employment Department. The training …

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Published on July 13, 2026 - 21:39 GMT

East Evans Creek Fire Grows to 3,600 Acres; Level 3 Evacuations Remain in Place

An evacuation shelter is open at Hanby Middle School as firefighters continue to battle the 3,628-acre East Evans Creek Fire seven miles west of Shady Cove. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office has issued a Level 3 "Go Now" evacuation order …

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Published on July 13, 2026 - 21:39 GMT

Fire officials to host meeting tonight; Structural task forces sent to protect Granite, surrounding area

Fire officials will host a public community meeting at 6 p.m. Monday at Prairie City High School to provide an update on the lightning-caused Salmon and Olive Butte fires in Grant County. The meeting will also stream live on the Salmon Fire OR 2026 …

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Published on July 13, 2026 - 18:26 GMT

Suspension and Expulsion Prevention-New Rules for Child Care Programs

On June 24, 2026, the Early Learning Council established new rules to minimize suspensions and expulsions in child care programs, effective September 1, 2026. On June 24, 2026, the Early Learning Council adopted new rules designed to help prevent …

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Published on July 13, 2026 - 17:54 GMT

Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit Challenging Warner Bros./Paramount Merger

Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 12 attorneys general today filed a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). “If this massive corporate …

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Published on July 13, 2026 - 17:51 GMT

Governor Kotek Invokes Conflagration Act for the East Evans Creek Road Fire

Salem, OR — On July 10, 2026, Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the East Evans Creek Road Fire in Jackson County. The Jackson County Fire Defense Board Chief requested assistance with life, safety, and structural fire …

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Published on July 13, 2026 - 17:51 GMT

Governor Kotek Invokes Conflagration Act for the Olive Butte Fire

Salem, OR — On July 11, 2026, Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the Olive Butte Fire in Grant County. The Grant County Fire Defense Board Chief and the Grant County Judge requested assistance with life, safety, and structural …

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