Abandoned and derelict vessels are a major threat to area waterways, and the Oregon Department of State Lands is stepping in to try to get things cleaned up.
Oregon schools got some good news this week. The Common School Fund, a lesser-known but important source of revenue for K-12 public schools, announced it will distribute a record $72.2 million this year.
A proposed refinery for Columbia County has been promoted as a win for jobs and the climate. But many residents say the project is not actually "g.