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Oregon Lawmaker Calls for Review of State Anti-Terror Center Amid Free Speech Concerns

Oregon Lawmaker Calls for Review of State Anti-Terror Center Amid Free Speech Concerns

Rep. Paul Evans, a Democratic lawmaker in Oregon with a background in public safety, is advocating for a legislative review of the Oregon Terrorism Information Threat Assessment Network Fusion Center (TITAN Fusion Center). This call for action comes amidst ongoing concerns that the center's operations may infringe upon free speech protections and civil liberties. The TITAN Fusion Center, established in 2007 as part of a post-9/11 national initiative, aims to facilitate communication between state, local, and federal law enforcement on terrorism and criminal investigations. However, civil liberties advocates and a recent lawsuit against the Oregon Department of Justice, which oversees the center, argue that its activities could lead to surveillance of individuals legally exercising their rights. Evans, who co-chairs a public safety legislative subcommittee, believes it is 'absolutely vital' for lawmakers to examine the center's cases to ensure it operates within its intended scope and does not become a surv...

Hampton Lumber Seeks Residuals Manager in Salem, Oregon, to Optimize Sawmill Byproducts

Hampton Lumber Seeks Residuals Manager in Salem, Oregon, to Optimize Sawmill Byproducts

Hampton Lumber Seeks Residuals Manager in Salem, Oregon, to Optimize Sawmill Byproducts

Frontier Dermatology Expands Medical Assistant Roles Across Washington and Oregon

Frontier Dermatology Expands Medical Assistant Roles Across Washington and Oregon

Frontier Dermatology is actively recruiting Medical Assistants for over 35 locations across Washington and Oregon. The company emphasizes its commitment to Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity in its hiring practices, ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, or other protected statuses. These positions are crucial for supporting the company's mission to provide exceptional patient care. Medical Assistants will be involved in various tasks, including assisting providers in procedures, patient education, and daily patient tasks, operating in a fast-paced clinical environment. Candidates are required to be graduates of an accredited Medical Assisting program, a Certified or Registered MA, or a Certified Derm Tech, and possess strong customer service skills, organization, and attention to detail. The roles offer comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, 401k with employer matching, paid holidays, and tiered PTO acc...

Oregon Launches New Qualified Jobs Creation Tax Credit Program

Oregon Launches New Qualified Jobs Creation Tax Credit Program

Oregon Launches New Qualified Jobs Creation Tax Credit Program

Hexagon Energy and Weyerhaeuser Partner to Develop 3 GW Geothermal Power in Pacific Northwest

Hexagon Energy and Weyerhaeuser Partner to Develop 3 GW Geothermal Power in Pacific Northwest

Hexagon Energy and Weyerhaeuser Partner to Develop 3 GW Geothermal Power in Pacific Northwest

Oregon Governor Kotek Implements Moratorium on State Land Data Center Development

Oregon Governor Kotek Implements Moratorium on State Land Data Center Development

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has announced a roughly one-year pause on approvals for new data center developments on state-owned land or in state buildings. This order will immediately halt unapproved requests for easements, rights-of-way, leases, rentals, land-use permits, and sales or transfers of state property for data center projects. The decision follows a rally at the Oregon State Capitol where approximately 100 individuals, representing environmental, public health, farm, and social advocacy groups, called for a three-year moratorium on such developments. Governor Kotek expressed support for a moratorium to ensure that any future data center development aligns with the state's terms, emphasizing the need to prevent increased utility rates, protect clean energy resources, and safeguard clean water and air. This action builds on a previous intervention in March where Kotek stopped a data center proposed on state-owned Department of Corrections land in Salem.

Hexagon Energy and Weyerhaeuser Co. Partner to Develop 3 GW Geothermal Power in Pacific Northwest

Hexagon Energy and Weyerhaeuser Co. Partner to Develop 3 GW Geothermal Power in Pacific Northwest

Hexagon Energy and Weyerhaeuser Co. Partner to Develop 3 GW Geothermal Power in Pacific Northwest

Oregon Licensed Massage Therapists Offered Continuing Education in Prenatal and Postpartum Massage Therapy

Oregon Licensed Massage Therapists Offered Continuing Education in Prenatal and Postpartum Massage Therapy

Oregon Licensed Massage Therapists Offered Continuing Education in Prenatal and Postpartum Massage Therapy

Japan Tried to Ignite Massive Forest Fires in the Pacific Northwest

Japan Tried to Ignite Massive Forest Fires in the Pacific Northwest

Nobuo Fujita holds a unique and singular place in the history of World War II as the only Axis pilot to conduct an aerial bombing mission against t...

Collins Aerospace Seeks Product Manager for Supplier Designed Equipment (Electronics) in Windsor Locks, CT

Collins Aerospace Seeks Product Manager for Supplier Designed Equipment (Electronics) in Windsor Locks, CT

Collins Aerospace Seeks Product Manager for Supplier Designed Equipment (Electronics) in Windsor Locks, CT

Oregon Advocates Propose 2028 Ballot Measure to Ban Corporate Campaign Contributions and Rework State Finance Law

Oregon Advocates Propose 2028 Ballot Measure to Ban Corporate Campaign Contributions and Rework State Finance Law

Supporters of campaign finance reform in Oregon are pushing for a 2028 constitutional amendment to prohibit corporations, unions, and other organizations from spending money to influence elections. This proposed measure is similar to a Hawaii law passed earlier this year and a Montana ballot measure set for November, both of which aim to circumvent the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United v. FEC decision. The core premise is that state governments have the authority to ban political spending by corporations within their borders. The amendment would not prevent businesses or unions from forming political action committees or their members from donating to candidates, but it seeks to eliminate independent expenditures, often referred to as 'dark money.' Additionally, petitioners plan to introduce two more constitutional amendments: one to revise the state’s 2024 campaign finance law, which was a compromise among various stakeholders, and another to establish a 'Democracy Vouchers' system similar to Seat...

Active Wildfires Across the U.S. Burn Over 2.9 Million Acres

Active Wildfires Across the U.S. Burn Over 2.9 Million Acres

As of September 10, 2026, the United States is experiencing 371 active wildfires across 27 states, collectively burning approximately 2,957,017 acres, according to data from the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC). The largest active wildfire is the Big Grass Fire in Malheur County, Oregon, which has burned 578,637 acres and is 94% contained. Containment levels across all active fires average 57%, with efforts ongoing to establish control lines and prevent further spread. The live wildfire map, updated in real-time, provides detailed information on fire perimeters, containment levels, and affected areas.