The U.S. Senate voted Thursday to prevent California from enforcing regulations on tailpipe emission from new cars and trucks, upending state regulations for the nearly 40% of Americans whose states follow California standards.

In fire-prone Southern Oregon, residents of the Greensprings joined forces to carry out a 12-acre prescribed burn—lighting controlled fire to reduce wildfire risk and restore forest health. The effort reflects a growing movement to use“good fire” to reshape landscapes and build community resilience.

The surprising development dredges up debate on a topic that once inspired multiple Republican walkouts.

Tony Schick and Monica Samayoa of OPB join the Exchange to discuss their investigation conducted in partnership with ProPublica.

Max Light-Pacheco, Community Engagement Manager at OEC joins the Exchange to discuss.

Joseph Vaile, Senior Representative for the Northwest Program of Defenders of Wildlife, joins the Exchange.

Joining the Exchange are Christina Ammon and Joshua Paddock Dean.

Hundreds of federal employees managing the nation’s main hydropower corridor have retired, resigned or been released due to Trump orders and hiring freezes.

State lawmakers want redemption sites to close at 8 p.m. and use mobile drop-offs after complaints of nighttime drug deals, litter and homeless camps, but people who rely on refunds object.

Two Oregon House Republicans recently began meeting with Democrats in secret, infuriating colleagues.

Host Cynthia Scherr speaks with Travis Rigby owner of The Flower Box.

There are over 1,000 tide gates in Oregon, preventing the ocean from flooding valuable agricultural land. Many were installed more than 70 years ago. And now, they’re at risk of failure. But replacing them isn't easy.