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Oregon's US Coast Guard Saves Two Teens and a Rescuer from Lincoln City Cliff
Oregon Coast Beach Connection
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Published 07/07/25 at 6:15 p.m. By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff (Lincoln City, Oregon) – Sometimes even the rescuers need rescuing. (Photo: still from the video taken by USCG) That is just what happened Sunday when a pair of teens got...
Oregon has a massive new wave energy testing facility. But who is going to use it?
KLCC - Oregon
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July 10, 2025
After more than a decade of planning, permitting, community outreach, drilling, cable-laying and construction, Oregon is now home to the largest-capacity wave energy testing facility in the world. Construction on Oregon State University’s $80...
Oregon Enacts Registration Requirements for Dental Laboratories
JD Supra - California
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July 10, 2025
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed House Bill 2594 into law on May 28, 2025, establishing a new registration framework for dental laboratories. The law will be codified within Oregon Revised Statutes under Title 52, governing occupations and...
Scientists issue urgent warning over 'doomsday tsunami' set to hit parts of the US... is your hometown at risk?
Daily Mail
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July 10, 2025
A doomsday tsunami is likely to strike the US in the near future, but scientists say it's better if it hits sooner rather than later. A new study has found that a colossal earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ) in America's Pacific...
Oregon’s business reputation tanks in national rankings, hits all-time low
FOX 12 - Oregon
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July 10, 2025
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Oregon has dropped 11 spots in CNBC’s annual “America’s Top States for Business” rankings, falling from 28th place to 39th in 2025, it’s lowest score in the history of the rankings. The state now sits 22 places below where...
John Day City Council amends engineering contract for treatment plant
Blue Mountain Eagle - Oregon
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July 11, 2025
Published 6:00 am Friday, July 11, 2025 The John Day wastewater treatment plant. (Blue Mountain Eagle, file) JOHN DAY — The John Day City Council has voted unanimously to amend the engineering contract for the wastewater treatment plant project....
Oregonians deserve a smarter approach to wildfires
McKenzie River Reflections - Oregon
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Each year, Oregon braces for wildfire season. And each year, we spend tens of millions (sometimes hundreds of millions) trying to put those fires out. But despite our best efforts, the fires keep getting worse — more dangerous and more...
Oregon Department of State Lands Selects New Director
JD Supra - California
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July 9, 2025
The Oregon State Land Board – comprised of the Governor, Secretary of State, and State Treasurer – recently appointed Kaitlin Lovell of Colton, Oregon as the new Director of the Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL). Lovell currently serves as...
Researchers urge Iowa to adopt connectivity corridors to preserve wildlife
The Gazette - Iowa
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The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. To curb habitat loss and help protect wildlife across the state, experts are pushing for Iowa to adopt “connectivity corridors.” Connectivity corridors...
Oregon’s Merry wins state CPA award
The Oregon Observer - Wisconsin
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Oregon resident Hope Merry, CPA, CFO at Ascendium Education Group Inc., received the 2025 Business & Management Award from the Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (WICPA) at the recent Member Recognition Banquet & Annual Business...
Astronomy Event This Weekend in Oregon Coast Range: Hole in the Sun, Night Sk...
Oregon Coast Beach Connection
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Published 07/10/25 at 5:15 p.m. By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff (Portland, Oregon) – There's much ado in the night skies right now above Oregon and Washington, even if there isn't a heck of a lot that's officially touted. Just random...
New Outdoor Sculptures for Newport Accentuate Its Oregon Coast Vibes
Oregon Coast Beach Connection
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Published 07/07/25 at 4:55 a.m. By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff (Newport, Oregon) — The Oregon Coast Council for the Arts and Newport’s Public Arts Advisory Committee have officially launched a new citywide initiative celebrating sculptural...
Lincoln County Declares Drought Emergency, Central Oregon Coast Streams Near ...
Oregon Coast Beach Connection
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Published 07/09/25 at 5:55 a.m. By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff (Newport, Oregon) - Lincoln County commissioners declared a drought emergency on July 2 in response to historically low streamflows and dry conditions across the region. The...
Annual Conservation Closure for Razor Clams on N. Oregon Coast Begins July 15
Oregon Coast Beach Connection
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Published 07/10/25 at 12:15 a.m. By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff (Seaside, Oregon) - Clatsop beaches will temporarily close to razor clamming at 12:01 a.m. on July 15, as part of Oregon’s annual conservation effort led by the Department of...
South Beach Sandcastle Contest Returns to Central Oregon Coast's Newport
Oregon Coast Beach Connection
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Published 07/10/25 at 7:15 a.m. By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff (Newport, Oregon) - One of the few events of its kind organized by Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) returns this month to the central Oregon coast and...
Pacific Power Foundation provides over $300K in grants to support Oregon education, STEM programs
KTVZ - Oregon
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July 10, 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. (July 10, 2025) — The Pacific Power Foundation is proud to provide grant funds and support to 89 nonprofits and community organizations that are expanding access to quality STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education...
Sen. Ron Wyden invites Trump's border czar to Portland town hall meeting to hear immigration concerns from Oregonians
KGW 8 - Oregon
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July 11, 2025
Sen. Ron Wyden invited Trump Border Czar Tom Homan to a Multnomah County town hall, citing constituent concerns about immigration enforcement. MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. — On Thursday, United State Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., invited Trump...
What to do if you clicked on scam text impersonating Oregon DMV
OregonLive.com
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July 10, 2025
So, you fell for a scam text. Now what? If you recently received a text purportedly from Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services urging you to pay up on a traffic ticket or other violation, you’re not alone. Officials have warned against clicking...
Camp Fire of Central Oregon launches largest hiring campaign in its history amid youth program growth, expansion
KTVZ - Oregon
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July 10, 2025
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Camp Fire Central Oregon said Thursday it's thrilled to announce that it has just launched the largest hiring campaign in its history as it prepares for a landmark year of growth and expanded youth programming. In response to...
Best public middle schools in the Portland, Oregon metro area
NCW Life Channel - Washington
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Best public middle schools in the Portland, Oregon metro area Stacker compiled a list of the best public middle schools in the Portland, Oregon metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses five weighted factors for its rankings: academics...