County & State News
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Oregon lawmakers approve more than $120 million to cover cost of 2026 wildfires
Wildfire smoke rolls over the skies near Warm Springs along U.S. Highway 26 on July 25, 2026. ~ Photo by Oregon Department of Transportation
September 10, 2026
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The path to shared prosperity begins with Oregon workers
Restaurant workers are often among the lowest paid hourly employees. ~ file photo by Will Yurman
September 7, 2026
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife staff down more than a third nationwide, 40% in Oregon, under the current administration
A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist examines macroinvertebrates at the National Elk Refuge near Jackson Hole, Wyo. The agency has lost 1,900 scientists due to early retirements, buyouts and cuts under the Trump Administration. ~ Photo courtesy of Kari Cieszkiewicz/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
September 7, 2026
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Oregonians will pay record gas prices this Labor Day weekend
Over Labor Day 2026, the Oregon average price of gasoline will jump 12 cents to $4.89 a gallon. Of course, gas prices vary depending upon the location. ~ Photo by Tiffany Eckert/KLCC
September 3, 2026
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Five Things to Know About Oregon’s Record Wildfire Season
The Wrights Spring Fire as seen on the afternoon of Friday, August 7 from Sprague River Road. ~ Photo from InciWeb
August 28, 2026
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Data centers emerge as new flashpoint between Kotek, Drazan in Oregon governor’s race
A view of data centers in Boardman, Oregon. ~ Photo by Jordan Gale/Oregon Capital Chronicle
August 28, 2026
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State rebates on electric vehicle purchases, leases open again
An electric vehicle charging at a station in a national park. Oregon’s popular EV rebate program is reopening through Nov. 4, 2026. ~ Photo courtesy of the National Park Service
August 25, 2026
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Oregon News Site to Close
August 25, 2026
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Siuslaw National Forest is Hiring
August 24, 2026
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One of the greatest films ever shot in Oregon turns 100 this year
August 21, 2026