Cassandra Profita
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Fish traps were banned on the Columbia River more than 80 year ago, but some say it's time to bring them back as a way for fishermen to catch more hatchery salmon while protecting wild fish.
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State and federal agencies are working with local governments and homeowners to clean up hazardous waste in the rubble of this year's destructive wildfire season.
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Oregon’s devastating wildfire season forced thousands of firefighters to work and camp together during a deadly global pandemic. It seemed like a recipe for an outbreak, but officials only report seven cases of COVID-19 among the crews.
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the Portland General Electric plant in Eastern Oregon was long-targeted for a permanent closure. It happened on Thursday.
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Many fires were out by Wednesday afternoon but flames and smoke persisted amidst the rubble of burned-down homes and businesses.
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Hundreds of residents of Santiam Canyon communities east of Salem are driven from their homes by fast-moving fires.
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The Oregon State Marine Board is moving forward with new rules that restrict wake sports on the Willamette River in Portland.
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In another first-in-the-nation move to address climate change, California will require automakers to sell more electric trucks. That could curb air pollution from the growing logistics industry.
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In another move to address climate change, California wants automakers to sell more electric trucks. That includes electric big rigs, which are just starting to hit the road.
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One thing that isn’t being canceled this summer because of the coronavirus pandemic is wildfire season, so training for wildland firefighters has changed to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19.