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The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has a plan to reduce forever chemicals in the environment.

Oregon has seen more lightning strikes this summer than in the past decade. But Northwest Coordination Center Meteorologist John Saltenberger the state has been spared a more intense fire season.

Deer and elk hunters in Oregon could win a rifle valued at over $1,000 if they get their animals tested for Chronic Wasting Disease.

Oregon Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici says there’s a bipartisan effort to maintain services at the National Weather Service and its parent agency, NOAA.

A massive transportation funding package will wait until September 17th for its final vote in Oregon’s Senate.

Homeowners insurance will help protect you from fire, but Kenton Brine, president of the Northwest Insurance Council, said it might not cover the cost of rebuilding.

Oregon lawmakers will meet in a special session Friday to consider how to fill ODOT’s massive budget gap. The Transportation Committee heard testimony Monday on the bill being considered.

It is hot and windy to start the week across much of the Northwest. The National Weather Service has an Extreme Heat Warning in place for western Oregon through Tuesday.

Oregon’s Fish and Wildlife Commission has approved an updated State Wildlife Action Plan.

Oregon has improved its ability to fight wildfires by acquiring two air attack teams.