July 17, 2025 9:13 p.m. Updated: July 21, 2025 10:50 p.m.
Faced with a 14% budget shortfall in the next biennium, Oregon State Parks is looking for new business partners to help offset some costs. Otherwise, the agency may need to cancel park expansions, reduce staff and consider closing some parks in 2027.
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