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Baker County Endorses Increased Commercial Logging and Rescission of Roadless Rule in Forest Plan Revision

Baker County Endorses Increased Commercial Logging and Rescission of Roadless Rule in Forest Plan Revision

Baker County, Oregon, has officially endorsed Alternative 2 in the proposed revision of management plans for the Wallowa-Whitman, Umatilla, and Malheur national forests. This alternative, identified by the U.S. Forest Service as the 'proposed action,' prioritizes significantly more commercial logging than other options. County Commissioner Christina Witham and Natural Resource Coordinator Doni Bruland, who authored the county's 23-page comment, believe Alternative 2 would be most beneficial for Baker County. Key aspects of Alternative 2 include the elimination of a 30-year-old rule restricting the cutting of trees over 21 inches in diameter and the assumption of the Roadless Rule's removal, which would increase land suitable for timber production by 17%. The county's comments also criticize the current management plans for not meeting projected commercial logging amounts since the early 1990s and advocate for increased livestock grazing to reduce fuel loads and more flexible travel management regulations, ...
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Georgia Officials and Delta Air Lines Propose Pine-Based Jet Fuel Amid Timber Market Struggles

Georgia Officials and Delta Air Lines Propose Pine-Based Jet Fuel Amid Timber Market Struggles

Georgia Officials and Delta Air Lines Propose Pine-Based Jet Fuel Amid Timber Market Struggles
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Supply Chain Organizations Incur 'Latency Tax' Due to Slow Decision-Making, Research Reveals

Supply Chain Organizations Incur 'Latency Tax' Due to Slow Decision-Making, Research Reveals

Supply Chain Organizations Incur 'Latency Tax' Due to Slow Decision-Making, Research Reveals
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Collins Seeks Director for Western Timberlands Operations in California and Oregon

Collins Seeks Director for Western Timberlands Operations in California and Oregon

Collins Seeks Director for Western Timberlands Operations in California and Oregon
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AI-Driven Semiconductor Demand Reshapes Global Supply Chains, Impacting Payment Card Industry

AI-Driven Semiconductor Demand Reshapes Global Supply Chains, Impacting Payment Card Industry

AI-Driven Semiconductor Demand Reshapes Global Supply Chains, Impacting Payment Card Industry
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Counties Applaud Introduction of Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act by Senators Crapo and Wyden

Counties Applaud Introduction of Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act by Senators Crapo and Wyden

The National Association of Counties (NACo) has expressed strong support for the introduction of the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) Reauthorization Act of 2026 (S.5608). This bipartisan legislation, led by U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Jim Risch, and Jeff Merkley, aims to reauthorize the SRS program for three years, extending its funding through fiscal year 2029. The SRS program provides crucial financial stability to over 700 timber-dependent counties across 41 states, enabling them to fund essential services such as roads, public education, and law enforcement. The program, first enacted in 2000, helps counties affected by reduced timber harvest revenues from federal lands.
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Woman charged with murder after Mount Washington apartment stabbing

Woman charged with murder after Mount Washington apartment stabbing

Trenda Mayhew was arrested on Sept. 30 at her Mount Washington apartment, according to court records. She is charged with murder and assault.
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EU's Operation Aspides Faces Warship Shortage Amid Rising Houthi Threats in Red Sea

EU's Operation Aspides Faces Warship Shortage Amid Rising Houthi Threats in Red Sea

The European Union's maritime security mission, Operation Aspides, launched in February 2024 to protect commercial shipping from Houthi rebel attacks in the Red Sea, is facing a critical shortage of warships. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has urged member states to provide additional naval assets, particularly advanced frigates with air defense capabilities, as the mission struggles to meet the growing demand for escorts. The mission, extended until February 2027, currently operates with six warships, significantly below the initially envisaged minimum of ten. The increased Houthi attacks have led to commercial ships queuing for military escorts, highlighting the strain on available resources. Two countries have indicated they are considering sending additional vessels, but no final commitments have been made. The challenge extends beyond the number of ships, as Aspides requires specific capabilities like air-defense and mine-countermeasure frigates.
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Savannah's port on pace for strong September with favorable global trends

Savannah's port on pace for strong September with favorable global trends

Global storms and canal droughts slowed August shipping, but the Georgia Ports Authority expects a strong rebound.
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USDA Purchases 28 Million Pounds of California Walnuts to Support Domestic Food Programs

USDA Purchases 28 Million Pounds of California Walnuts to Support Domestic Food Programs

USDA Purchases 28 Million Pounds of California Walnuts to Support Domestic Food Programs
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Rep. Crane's North Rim Restoration Act Advances in Senate Committee, Awaiting Full Senate Vote

Rep. Crane's North Rim Restoration Act Advances in Senate Committee, Awaiting Full Senate Vote

The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources has unanimously advanced the North Rim Restoration Act of 2025, a bill introduced by Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ). This legislation, designated H.R. 5729, aims to accelerate recovery efforts following the Dragon Bravo Fire at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. The House of Representatives previously passed the measure unanimously on March 16, 2026. If enacted, the bill would grant the National Park Service emergency contracting authority, allowing it to bypass bureaucratic delays for fire-related work. This includes forest management, rebuilding, and infrastructure improvements. Rep. Crane has been actively involved in the bill's development, coordinating with park staff, local business owners, concessioners, and elected officials, and recently hosted Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum at the North Rim.
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Land O'Lakes and Other Major Cooperatives Dominate U.S. Milk Market Amidst Farmer Concerns

Land O'Lakes and Other Major Cooperatives Dominate U.S. Milk Market Amidst Farmer Concerns

Land O'Lakes and Other Major Cooperatives Dominate U.S. Milk Market Amidst Farmer Concerns