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Repeal of wildfire hazard map advances
Senate Bill 83 aims to repeal the wildfire hazard map and has advanced, by unanimous vote, in the Oregon Senate. Learn more about it here.
Senate Bill 83 via Oregon State Legislature
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Senate passes bill for daylight savings time
The Oregon Senate just passed a bill that could get rid of the twice-annual switching of the clocks. Learn more about it here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL KGW8 ARTICLE HERE
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3 Oregon bridges identified for evaluation per NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board recommends that three bridges in Oregon be evaluated for vulnerabilities. Learn more about it here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL KGW 8 ARTICLE HERE
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Oregon state parks set record for visits
Oregon’s state parks had a record-breaking amount of visits in 2024. Learn more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE AT CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS
“The park system recorded a combined 56.6 million day-visits and camper nights to narrowly edge out the previous record set in 2021. It happened despite some of the state’s largest parks being closed for an extended period.”
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Winter weather is back with advisory
A winter weather advisory will be in effect Wednesday evening into Thursday morning for mountain passes; 6-11 inches are expected above 3,500 feet. See more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL STATESMAN JOURNAL ARTICLE HERE
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Oregon State Parks hiring seasonal rangers
Oregon State Parks will hire more than 200 seasonal workers this spring and summer. Learn more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL KQEN ARTICLE HERE
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Legislators consider 4% tax on tires
Legislators in Oregon are considering a 4% tax on tires to help fund public transit and wildlife crossings. Learn more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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Three federal buildings in Pdx to be sold
According to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), three federal buildings in Portland will be sold. Learn more about it here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL KPTV ARTICLE HERE
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Winter weather advisory for passes
The first snow of the season is bringing winter weather advisories for high mountain passes. Learn more about it here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL STATESMAN JOURNAL ARTICLE HERE
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Number of small businesses in OR is growing
Oregon has over 400,000 small businesses that employ more than half the state’s workers. That number is growing. Learn more about it here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL OPB ARTICLE HERE
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