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Courtesy of Oregon Department of EnergyThe nonprofit Energy Trust of Oregon is encouraging residents to invest in heating and cooling pumps, solar panels, before federal money goes away. -
Freddy Monares/Northwest News NetworkIn an effort to cut federal spending and end programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion, the Trump Administration has cut funding for some programs that help students access college.
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The Wednesday night meeting started with surprising news: City officials said the federal contractor that first reached out last week about leasing property at the municipal airport had rescinded their letter of intent. -
It’s the latest sign U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is planning a major new facility on the Oregon Coast. -
A federal program that helps young people from migrant families attend college abruptly halted this year after the Trump administration eliminated funding for migrant education. -
A letter to the City of Newport last week suggested that unspecified federal operations are planned for December. -
California state officials are in Brazil for the annual United Nations climate conference. The visit highlights California’s role as a climate leader and supports its environmental policies, especially since the U.S. has no official federal delegation. However, some critics question whether the trip is worthwhile because California lacks the power to make international agreements. -
Rumors have spread since last week that the Trump administration is planning an outpost on Oregon's central coast. -
Oregon is among the states that provided full SNAP benefits on Friday. Gov. Tina Kotek said Sunday that Oregonians will still be able to use SNAP benefits they already recieved. -
In recent years, California Republicans wielded far more influence in Congress than in the state Legislature, thanks to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. But since his ouster, and now under Prop. 50 maps, the GOP is increasingly isolated. -
In her ruling, U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut found President Trump “did not have a lawful basis to federalize the National Guard.” -
Travelers at major airports from Seattle to San Diego are being advised to call airlines before turning up. -
The Trump administration is making unprecedented demands of colleges in the Northwest and across the country. -
Oregon education leaders face looming financial crunch, lobby for more time and money from the stateSchool districts across Oregon are already preparing for multimillion-dollar budget deficits next year. Rare mid-year reductions fueled by federal policy changes could add to that pain.
