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Federal government acknowledges dams devastated tribes and fish stocks
The federal government last week acknowledged that the construction and operation of 11 hydroelectric dams on the Columbia…
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No longer considered predators, Oregon beavers get new protections from state
Oregon’s state animal has for years been classified as a “predator” by the state fish and wildlife agency,…
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Capital Chatter: Farewell to the state economist who says he’s ‘always wrong’
Six years ago, State Economist Mark McMullen was presenting Oregon’s quarterly economic and revenue forecasts when House Revenue…
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Governor asks lawmakers for action on water laws
SALEM — Gov. Tina Kotek is calling on lawmakers to modernize Oregon’s water laws following guidance from four…
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Capital Chatter: Inside Kotek’s wide-ranging first spouse press conference
In a stunning, far-ranging press conference this week, Gov. Tina Kotek said she no longer would pursue establishing…
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Tuition to rise again at Oregon’s seven public universities
Incoming freshmen at Oregon’s public universities will pay record tuition for the coming school year, with all seven…
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Gov. Kotek nixes plans to expand first lady’s role after pushback
After weeks of criticism from within and outside her office and the departure of key staff, Gov. Tina…
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Capital Chatter: Oregonians still know little about Kotek spouse situation
Almost two weeks late, Gov. Tina Kotek finally held a public press conference and took questions about the…
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Power generated from Northwest dams fell last year to lowest level in two decades
Hydropower generated for electricity from Oregon and Washington dams fell to historically low levels last year, and experts…
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Oregon governor signs sweeping drug addiction proposal into law
Gov. Tina Kotek has signed into law the sweeping measure the Oregon Legislature passed to combat the state’s…
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