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6.22.21: Mike Nearman wants Oregon House seat back, but Democratic lawmaker inserts last-minute bill to block him; Oregon lawmakers won’t pay ‘essential worker’ stimulus this year; Legislation would pin recycling reform costs on Oregon businesses

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Oregon Political News

Mike Nearman wants Oregon House seat back, but Democratic lawmaker inserts last-minute bill to block him

Oregon lawmakers won’t pay ‘essential worker’ stimulus this year

Legislation would pin recycling reform costs on Oregon businesses

Data Bank: Rental assistance program starts off in high demand

COVID-19 News

Coronavirus in Oregon: 2 deaths and 78 new cases in lowest count in a year

Delta variant expected to become predominant COVID-19 strain: CDC

Hospitals start requiring workers to get COVID-19 vaccinations

Oregon fails Brown’s goal to reopen on Monday

Wildfires

In Oregon, small woodland owners play big role in fire resilience

Red flag fire warning issued for S. Oregon as lightning, winds arrive

Oregon air quality impacted by wildfires, but not in a major way

National forest prepares for lightning as fire danger upgraded

Amid clamor to increase prescribed burns, obstacles await

Oregon Legislative Press Releases

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News from the Regions

Portland Area

Portland police will no longer pursue minor traffic infractions and will limit car searches

Portland Community College will not require students, staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for fall term

Exclusive: Umpqua Bank parent leases 25K square feet in the ‘burbs

Riot declared as Proud Boys, antifa brawl in Portland suburb

‘Historic’ mass vaccination sites close at PDX, Oregon…

Tigard plans $3.5M public plaza to revitalize downtown

Ad Funded by Travel Portland in The New York Times Raises Eyebrows on Social Media

Salem Area

Police share results of Salem crosswalk safety campaign

Central/Eastern Oregon

BMCC finalizes budget cuts

Oregon House backs fast-track for Bend land use plan

Albany/Corvallis Area

Corvallis land-use decision postponed a month

Albany council to take another crack at utility fee Wednesday

Linn County woman added to Oregon’s COVID-19 death toll

Ed Junkins resigns from Corvallis council

Eugene Area

Lawyers offer resources as end of rent moratorium nears

Roseburg Area

Balancing fuel reduction with wildlife habita

Medford Area

Medford stops bulk water sales for agriculture

Pool fire at 30 acres

Klamath Falls Area 

Bly Mountain fire evacuation level reduced; dangerous weather approaches

Klamath tribal youth reduce fire fuels

Evacuation orders lifted for fire near Agency Lake

National News

Peter DeFazio on transportation package, Interstate Bridge project, Rose Quarter: Beat Check podcast

Democrats make full-court press on expanded child tax credit

Senate panel delays war authorization repeal after GOP push

Federal judge rules Barr, other officials have qualified immunity from suit over Lafayette Square protests

Airline groups ask DOJ to help crack down on violent passengers

Service cuts on five NYC subway lines extended through late 2022

White House waiting for details before committing to infrastructure deal

Biden risks break with progressives on infrastructure

Business News

Job winners and losers in the pandemic: How Covid-19 affected Oregon’s public company payrolls

Environment / Energy News

Chlorine shortage worries some Oregon cities

PacifiCorp proposes big build of wind, solar farms

Opinion

Central/Eastern Oregon

Commentary: Prescribed fires help take heat off

Editorial: Food chain infrastructure must be secured

Editorial: WOTUS once again

Albany/Corvallis Area

Editorial: Nearman expulsion gives glimmer of hope

Medford Area

Fire season is here. Do your part to keep it mild