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High temperatures continue in Oregon, with thunderstorms possible in the week ahead
The weather is unseasonably warm in Oregon – some places hitting the mid-90s. Learn more here.
Unseasonable heat continued Sunday in Oregon, with temperatures many places in the western part of the state predicted to hit the mid-90s.
Portland could reach 94 Fahrenheit and Roseburg, 98.
The National Weather Service expected temperatures in the mid- to upper-70s along the coast, and Eastern Oregon is looking at highs in the upper-70s and low 80s.
Many of Saturday’s predicted high temperatures did not come to pass. It only hit 91 in Portland, three degrees lower than weather officials had expected.
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Eugene becomes first city in Oregon to restrict natural gas in new residential construction
Eugene passed a bill to restrict natural gas in new residential construction. Learn more here.
Natural gas infrastructure will be banned in new low-rise residential buildings in Eugene.
City Council passed the surprise resolution 5-3 Monday night, during a discussion on whether to send the issue to the ballot.
Developers will have to use electric appliances and power when building new residences of three stories or less. The ordinance applies to building permits submitted on or after June 30, and it does not affect existing buildings.
Eugene will be the first city in Oregon with…
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Oregon’s new gun laws remain blocked, won’t go into effect early Thursday
Ballot Measure 114 concerning gun laws will not go into effect today. Learn more here.
By Jonathan Levinson (OPB)
Ballot Measure 114 will not become law at 12:01 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 8.
The Oregon Supreme Court on Wednesday denied a state Department of Justice petition asking the court to throw out a lower court’s temporary restraining order blocking the law from taking effect.
Harney County Circuit Court Judge Robert Raschio issued the order Tuesday, saying the law violated the Oregon state constitution’s right to bear arms. Raschio said Oregonians would be “unable to lawfully purchase a firearm or bear a magazine capable…