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Cities choose different paths to build their tribal affairs offices
Portland uses Seattle’s structure as a model for its tribal relations program, but with a key difference — there's no Indigenous Advisory Council.

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The FBI and other agencies are using polygraphs to find leakers. But do they work?
Polygraph exams are commonly called "lie-detector tests" but experts say that's not true.

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Trump will hold a rally in Michigan next week to mark his first 100 days in office
“President Trump is excited to return to the great state of Michigan next Tuesday, where he will rally in Macomb County to celebrate the FIRST 100 DAYS!” Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday on social media.

Science & Environment
Trump plan to eliminate NOAA’s research division troubles Newport officials
NOAA’s Marine Operations Center in Newport harbors two research ships which help the Pacific fleet protect marine life, manage commercial fisheries, study climate change, and make nautical charts for safe navigation.

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Oregon budget writers offer up a spending framework — and a lot of uncertainty
The state might have enough money to fund core priorities. Or it might be scrambling to fill holes left by federal cuts.
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Federal workers blast Trump cuts in town hall with Oregon Democrats
Dozens of current and former federal employees packed into a federal building to condemn the Trump administration's efforts to diminish federal spending.

Ousted NOAA workers join US Sen. Murray to denounce cuts as the agency braces for more firings
Like many federal agencies, employees at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration were laid off in recent weeks. Former staff members are speaking out before there are more cuts.
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Head of Oregon Youth Authority fired amid rising complaints of ignored abuse
The head of the Oregon Youth Authority was fired Wednesday.

Oregon’s Congressional delegation to bring fired federal workers, farmers to Trump speech
President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress will include a number of invited guests.

Science & Environment
Many USDA researchers working in the Northwest are fired, worked on everything from hops to potatoes
Francisco Gonzalez, a 36-year-old research horticulturist, lost his job at the U.S. Department of Agriculture just before completing his three-year probationary period. This is part of a broader trend under the Trump administration where many federal workers were dismissed.