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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
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Oregon Lawmakers Propose 2028 Ballot Measure to Ban Corporate Campaign Contributions

Oregon Lawmakers Propose 2028 Ballot Measure to Ban Corporate Campaign Contributions

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, spearheaded by attorney Jason Kafoury, is similar to a Hawaii law passed earlier this year and a Montana ballot measure set for November. The initiative aims to circumvent the U.S. Supreme Court's 2010 Citizens United v. FEC decision, which allowed corporations and labor unions to spend unlimited amounts on elections, citing free speech rights. The Oregon proposal operates on the premise that state governments have the authority to regulate corporate political spending within their borders. While it would not prevent businesses or unions from forming Political Action Committees (PACs) or their members from donating to candidates, it seeks to eliminate 'dark money' independent expenditures from powerful groups. This effort follows Oregon's 2024 campaign finance law, which introduced limits ...
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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.
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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.
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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
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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...
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Sierra Pacific Industries Fined for Wastewater Violations at Oregon Mill

Sierra Pacific Industries Fined for Wastewater Violations at Oregon Mill

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued a fine of $13,600 to Seneca Sawmill Co., a facility owned by Sierra Pacific Industries, for multiple wastewater violations at its Highway 99 mill. The violations, which occurred between 2021 and 2024, included releasing wastewater with excessive levels of total suspended solids, unbalanced pH levels (both too acidic and too alkaline), and elevated temperatures. Additionally, the DEQ found that the mill failed to collect required data for an entire week and seven other individual days. Sierra Pacific Industries acquired the Seneca sawmill in 2021. The mill operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit, which mandates monitoring of wastewater runoff. A spokesperson for Sierra Pacific Industries, Courtney Griesel, stated that the company takes environmental compliance seriously and has collaborated with the DEQ to enhance monitoring and reporting practices, confirming that the fine has been paid and corrective actions ha...
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Boise Cascade Expands Workforce Amidst Continued Growth in Wood Products and Building Materials Distribution

Boise Cascade Expands Workforce Amidst Continued Growth in Wood Products and Building Materials Distribution

Boise Cascade Expands Workforce Amidst Continued Growth in Wood Products and Building Materials Distribution
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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...
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Spartans Wire Big Ten Football Picks: Week 2

Spartans Wire Big Ten Football Picks: Week 2

Check out our picks against the betting spread for each of the Big Ten games this week
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U.S. Initiatives Focus on Expanding Equitable Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

U.S. Initiatives Focus on Expanding Equitable Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Various U.S. federal, state, and local initiatives are actively working to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, with a significant focus on ensuring equitable access. The Biden-Harris Administration has announced $623 million in grants to broaden the national EV charging network. Federal programs, including those from the FHWA and USDOT, provide funding and guidance for infrastructure development. States like Oregon are implementing programs, such as the Community Charging Rebates Program, to extend EV charging access to underserved and rural communities. Planning documents from various regions, including the Bay Area and Tahoe-Truckee, outline strategies for increased plug-in electric vehicle adoption and infrastructure needs. Research studies are also examining disparities in EV charging availability and affordability across different racial and income groups in California, highlighting the importance of social equity in deployment.
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NC ranks best for business economy, dead last for workers

NC ranks best for business economy, dead last for workers

NC consistently ranks among top U.S. states for business. But a new ranking by Oxfam lists it dead last in this year’s 2026 Best States to Work Index.