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Dog runs for miles to help rescue owner after a car crash
After a car crash in NE Oregon, a dog ran for miles to help save its owner. Find out more here!
SEE THE ORIGINAL NPR STORY HERE
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
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Shellfish poisoning in Oregon and Washington
Paralytic shellfish poisoning has shut down shellfish harvesting in Oregon and Washington. Learn more here.
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Oregon to update groundwater laws
The Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) plans to update groundwater usage laws. Find out more here.
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Rare pacific football fish washes up on coast
A rare fish that lives in complete darkness at 2,000-3,300 feet has washed up on the Oregon coast. Find out more here.
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First female director named at ODFW
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) has appointed a new director and she’s the first woman to take the seat. Find out more here!
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Supreme court seems to favor stand against homeless camping
Focus turns to a small Oregon city that is taking a stand against homeless encampments on public property. Learn more here.
READ THE ABC NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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Washington state is fighting to stop big bottled water
Washington is taking steps to prohibit big bottled water from extracting, bottling, and selling spring water. Hood River County paved the way. Learn more here.
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Snowpack levels are normal in majority of Oregon
Oregon’s snowpack levels are at or right around normal, even with above-average March snowmelt. Learn all the details here.
READ THE ARTICLE BY OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING HERE
Photo: USDA / National Water and Climate Center
Use the NWCC’s amazing tool for checking stats on the state’s water and more HERE
“Oregon snow water equivalent levels, which compares how this year’s snowpack stacks up against the last 30 years. USDA / National Water and Climate Center”
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$6 million in grants will go to fire agencies across the state
The fire marshal has awarded $6 million in grants for staffing during the 2024 fire season. Learn more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL KATU ARTICLE HERE
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
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$1.3 billion Powerball winner from Portland
Portland Powerball winner takes home 4th largest purse in history at $1.326 billion. Find out more here.