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Opinion: California’s experience with cap-and-invest shows what’s possible for Oregon’s economy
Opinion: California’s experience with cap-and-invest shows what’s possible for Oregon’s economy
Turns out dogs have special muscle to deploy those puppy-dog eyes
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Turns out dogs have special muscle to deploy those puppy-dog eyes
Clive Wynne, a behavioral scientist who directs the Canine Science Collaboratory at Arizona State University, called the study "very interesting, original and thought-provoking."
House passes Oregon’s controversial climate change policy; Senate presents more challenges
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House passes Oregon’s controversial climate change policy; Senate presents more challenges
After a marathon debate, some stall tactics by Republicans, and the expression of a lot of frustration, the House passed Oregon’s controversial climate policy bill, HB 2020, on Monday by a 36-24 vote.
U.S. EPA removes two barrels in Wallowa Lake recovery
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U.S. EPA removes two barrels in Wallowa Lake recovery
Only one barrel was labeled as once containing herbicides. Though it had rusted out, divers still removed it.
Years after oil trains arrived, Oregon House passes spill planning bill
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Years after oil trains arrived, Oregon House passes spill planning bill
The bill is meant to make Oregon more prepared for events like the 2016 oil train derailment in the Columbia River Gorge.
Opinion: Want healthy communities? Clean up dirty diesel
Opinion: Want healthy communities? Clean up dirty diesel
House Bill 2007 would help mitigate the serious health threat posed by pollution from outdated diesel engines in freight trucks and construction equipment, writes the author.
Readers respond: Clean energy jobs bill is good for Oregon’s economy
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Readers respond: Clean energy jobs bill is good for Oregon’s economy
Letter to the editor
World powers urge ‘voluntary action’ on marine plastic crisis, fail to agree on approach
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World powers urge ‘voluntary action’ on marine plastic crisis, fail to agree on approach
The United States blocked demands to set a global target to significantly reduce or phase out single-use plastics.
Crater Lake National Park’s north entrance opens today
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Crater Lake National Park’s north entrance opens today
Snows have receded and most park facilities are now open for the season
U.S. EPA finds 18 barrels, some intact, in Wallowa Lake recovery effort
U.S. EPA finds 18 barrels, some intact, in Wallowa Lake recovery effort
Drums could be removed as soon as Saturday.
Oregon officials killed a black bear near Hagg Lake because too many people fed it
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Oregon officials killed a black bear near Hagg Lake because too many people fed it
The bear was seen eating trail mix, sunflower seeds and cracked corn, among other items.
Letters to the editor: Tierra del Mar is a warning
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Letters to the editor: Tierra del Mar is a warning
Letter to the editor
Recovery begins on Wallowa Lake barrels that may contain Agent Orange ingredients
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Recovery begins on Wallowa Lake barrels that may contain Agent Orange ingredients
After a 10-month wait, removal may begin as early as Saturday.