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Oregon Rep. calls for increased oversight of NW Natural after scientist fails to disclose she was paid for testimony

Oregon Rep. calls for increased oversight of NW Natural after scientist fails to disclose she was paid for testimony

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Oregon Rep. calls for increased oversight of NW Natural after scientist fails to disclose she was paid for testimony

Oregon Representative Khanh Pham called for increased oversight of the utility, who she accused of trying to raise doubts about what she called “settled science."

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Environment

Oregon’s new state urban forester on the promise and peril of trees in our cities

Brittany Oxford said she expects the biggest threats to Oregon's urban forests will come from climate change, increased temperatures and extreme weather events.
Climate Change

Oregon climate report spells out dire future, but author highlights reasons for optimism

"People are trying to look after themselves and their communities," the report's lead author said.
The Story

Here's how Oregon plans to replace the gas tax as cars go electric

Road upkeep in Oregon is paid for, in large part, by taxes on gasoline. But with West Coast states banning new gas vehicles by 2035, there's a money problem.

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Nation World

Grammys could make history with Beyoncé, Bad Bunny wins

Several of music's biggest names, including Beyoncé, are in the running for the night's top honors.
Lottery

No jackpot winners but 4 millionaires as Powerball prize nears $750M

The big prize has more players plunking down $2 despite formidable odds.

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Social Security

No, Social Security recipients aren’t getting an extra $200 per month

The Social Security Expansion Act included a $200 monthly increase to benefits. But it didn’t pass in 2022 and hasn’t been reintroduced in the House or Senate.
National

3 fast facts about the Chinese balloon flying over the U.S.

Government officials confirmed a surveillance balloon from the People’s Republic of China is flying over the U.S. Here’s what we know.